ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19925 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Aerate most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
dubious
precept
fragile
oxygenate

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
oblivious
accentuate
hedonism

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
brandish
clarity
articulate
distortion

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
gruff
irritation
celebrated
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
66% Answer Correctly
pathos
fidelity
patron
ploy

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."