ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 366286 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
revive
oxygenate
induce
exception

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
colossal
garish
articulate
punctual

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
combative
pallid
systematic
frugal

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
refurbish
trim
condone
surplus

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
revive
liability
moderate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", 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 moderate is "Tending toward the average."