ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 926585 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
awe
garish
lurid
observe

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
insolence
distortion
commemorate
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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
commemorate
intricate
spew
elate

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
derelict
demeanor
demean

Solution
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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
gruff
impassive
aerate
censure

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."