ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 357495 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
avian
combative
oxygenate
inflammatory

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
demean
precept
disconcert

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
liability
refurbish
dulcet
fidelity

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
procrastinate
gravity
exception

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
benefactor
proximity
implement

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."