ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 355926 Results

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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
eulogy
discern
diffident
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
abate
brandish
seriousness
proximity

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
deferment
rehash
ethical
irritation

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
fragile
polarize
oxygenate
inviolable

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
repel
extant
accentuate

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."