ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 193383 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
conduit
egotist
salvage

Solution
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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
polarize
melee
regale
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
refurbish
periodic
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
garish
disdain
advantageous

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
disdain
inscription
dubious
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 dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."