ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 24124 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
stifle
moderate
glorify
precept

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
moderate
gruesome
antidote
disdain

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
appalling
rhapsody
corroborate

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
penurious
polarize
embellish

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
absolve
elate
oxygenate
melodious

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."