ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 762216 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
eloquent
indecorous
frugal

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
aesthete
extenuating
iridescent

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
serenity
anthology
recrimination

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
proximity
timid
promote
augment

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
mundane
aerate
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."