ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 940416 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
observe
implement
augment
precept

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
perception
defiant
placebo

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
corrective
implausible
plaudits

Solution
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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
servile
brandish
diffident

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
raucous
retroactive
diffident

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."