ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 85141 Results

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1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
repel
buffoonery
lenient

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
derivative
roam
oblivious
insinuate

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The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
drub
prudent
observe
raspy

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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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
ploy
stifle
incisive

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
oblivious
eulogy
admired
exasperation

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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."