ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 92786 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
observe
duplicity
demean
induce

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
liability
prominence
arbitrate
commemorate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
appalling
benevolent
immoderate
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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
straddle
composed
advantageous
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
interminable
turmoil
condone
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."