ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 602013 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
composed
scamper
oxygenate
incongruous

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
brandish
entangle
dreary
scamper

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
start
extant
stern
oblivious

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
redouble
nearness
foil
buffer

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
belated
corroborate
discern

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."