ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 878269 Results

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Correct 0 3.73
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1 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
disconcert
regale
facade

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
combative
polarize
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
comparable
methodical
commonplace
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
extenuating
prune
belated
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
buffer
awe
sociable

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."