ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 403459 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
nurture
hedonism
reanimate
negate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
garish
repentant
oxygenate
impenitent

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
extol
compulsion
waffle
disconcert

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
incongruous
liability
procrastinate
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
promote
scamper
pale
straddle

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."