ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 918082 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
supple
oxygenate
serenity
accommodate

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
prune
distortion
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
pretense
seriousness
regurgitate
proximity

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
nurture
precept
dubious
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
exalt
embellish
bird–like
straddle

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."