ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 594784 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
akin
mundane
aerate
turpitude

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
colossal
equitable
abate

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
benefactor
censure
exasperation

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
belated
divide
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
demean
elucidate
comprehensible
corrective

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."