ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 850921 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
pathos
accommodate
oxygenate
salvage

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
equitable
brawl
defiant
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
camaraderie
implement
brandish

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
liability
odious
exasperation

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
flourish
derivative
sociable
upbraid

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."