ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 239897 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
beneficial
incumbent
oxygenate
epitaph

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
pathos
buffer
rehash
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
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dreary
derivative
foil
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
absolve
lenient
highlight
implement

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
elusive
beat
incumbent
insinuate

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."