ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 369658 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
redouble
procrastinate
sociable

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
epistolary
moderate
extenuating
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
inviolable
civility
contortion
exasperation

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
beat
turmoil
insolence
fidelity

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
pathos
accommodate
oxygenate
mediate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."