ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 492521 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
turpitude
glorify
demeanor
illuminate

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
stifle
advantageous
liability

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
dubious
absolve
gravity

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
melodious
epistolary
ecstatic
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
cache
celebrated
indecorous
flaw

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."