ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 944190 Results

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1 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
euphoria
extenuating
curtail
oxygenate

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
eloquent
demeanor
turmoil

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The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Redouble most nearly means:
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intensify
benevolent
exasperation
incumbent

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The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
demeanor
brandish
incidental
akin

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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
defiant
adorn
pretentious
eulogy

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."