ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 908431 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
accommodate
genial
flagrant
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
corrective
awe
inviolable

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
prudent
oxygenate
celebrated
recrimination

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
solace
trim
embellish
mediate

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
extenuating
euphoria
dulcet
benevolent

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."