ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 949451 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
scamper
hedonism
augment

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
repel
sociable
defiant
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
lenient
curtail
illuminate

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
extant
adorn
melodious
moderate

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
observe
trove
foil

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."