ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 388837 Results

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1 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
hedonism
authoritarian
brandish

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
servile
retroactive
opportune
incite

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The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
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antidote
extant
dreadful
preclude

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Celebrated most nearly means:
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implement
admired
salvage
elusive

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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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detect
salvage
authoritarian
incisive

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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."