ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 811013 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
buffer
corrective
entangle
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
observe
discern
impenitent
onset

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
placebo
fragile
exception
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
plaudits
stern
ominous
straddle

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
combustion
ploy
pomp
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."