ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 751586 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
inviolable
lurid
observe
regurgitate

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
penurious
turpitude
improbable
curtail

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
combative
egotist
upbraid
foil

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
illuminate
appalling
mitigating
dubious

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
conduit
pathos
honorable
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."