ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 851473 Results

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
dreadful
liability
sociable

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
archaic
reanimate
placebo

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
demean
propitious
straddle

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
indecorous
aerate
benefactor

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
naive
oxygenate
epistolary
distortion

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."