ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857375 Results

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1 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
drub
refurbish
ethical

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
corroborate
salvage
derelict
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
benevolent
stifle
methodical
genial

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The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
avian
inauspicious
egotist

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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
exalt
apathetic
flaw

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."