ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 559594 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
71% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
elusive
raspy
pallid

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
exasperation
waffle
apathetic
melodious

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
embellish
straddle
peace
revoke

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
insolence
extenuating
unscrupulous
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
demeanor
pantomime
living
aerate

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."