ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 592161 Results

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1 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
fickle
revoke
oxygenate
placebo

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
parity
lenient
unnerve
duplicity

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
facade
corrosive
prudent
patron

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The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
penurious
contortion
clairvoyance
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
augment
recrimination
methodical
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."