ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 789637 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
melee
implausible
oblivious
elucidate

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
disconcert
cognition
curtail
refurbish

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
indecorous
oxygenate
turmoil
benevolent

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
charade
disconcert
distortion
impenitent

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
adversary
pallid
recrimination

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."