ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 283978 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
indecorous
oxygenate
stifle

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
archaic
pathos
inviolable
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
impenitent
exasperation
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
catastrophic
perception
mundane

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
straddle
abate
revive

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."