ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 739579 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
benevolent
precept
demeanor

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
pomp
distortion
upbraid
advantageous

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
melodious
combustion
heinous

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
flaunt
appalling
scorn
civility

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
colossal
intelligle
absolve
abate

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."