ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 698392 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
Score 0% 62%

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1 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
epistolary
oxygenate
inviolable

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
celebrated
ethical
pretense
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
plaudits
stifle
sparing
eulogy

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
equitable
absolve
celebrated

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
fidelity
cushion
onset
pretense

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."