ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 124251 Results

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1 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
comparable
rail
pantomime
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
meticulous
precept
servile
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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
cure
raucous
epitaph
adversary

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The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
moderate
derelict
surplus
oxygenate

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The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
epitaph
servile
impudence
buffer

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The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."