ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 403151 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
antidote
medium
aerate
incidental

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
prominence
opponent
untenable
absolve

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
insolence
egotist
oxygenate
epistolary

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rancorous
retrograde
comparable
refurbish

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
embellish
altruistic
exasperation
parity

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."