ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 50579 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
promote
accommodate
exception
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
civility
exasperation
frugal
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
mediate
promote
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
iridescent
lurid
oxygenate
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
incidental
demean
surly
demeanor

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."