ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 836562 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
oxygenate
drub
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
precept
comprehensible
buffer

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
periodic
archetypal
rail
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
punctual
meticulous
preclude

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
curtail
impudence
extenuating
turmoil

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."