ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 750339 Results

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1 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
observe
comparable
civility
augment

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
advantageous
melodious
shorten
oblivious

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The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
negate
contrite
embellish
incongruous

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The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
illuminate
parity
veneration

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The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
placebo
flaw
benevolent
defect

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The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."