ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 833779 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
rancorous
immoderate
periodic
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
observe
ecstatic
pretense

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
incongruous
turmoil
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
compulsion
peace
appalling
corroborate

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
celebrated
hopeless
insinuate
benevolent

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."