ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 889662 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.96
Score 0% 59%

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1 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
corrective
diffident
immoderate

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
curtail
interminable
untenable

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
elusive
extenuating
corrective

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
ethical
oxygenate
colossal
ramble

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
prune
composed
brandish

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."