ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 358378 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
induce
negate
archaic

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
fraud
caustic
incidental
grandiose

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
advantageous
drab
impudence
methodical

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
gruff
recrimination
catastrophic
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
augment
repentant
illuminate

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."