ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 939528 Results

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1 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
observe
extenuating
nurture
periodic

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
benefactor
serene
censure
fickle

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
embellish
commemorate
reanimate
cunning

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
adversary
corroborate
ploy
baseless

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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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
euphoria
raspy
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."