ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 393363 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
facade
oxygenate
mundane
penurious

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
preclude
futile
finite

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
induce
mandate
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
adversary
distortion
defect
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
fidelity
impenitent
complicated
precept

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."