ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 983453 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
Score 0% 61%

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1 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
comparable
pathos
oxygenate
precept

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
incidental
eloquent
awe
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
equitable
penurious
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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
opportune
unscrupulous
pageantry
methodical

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
pathos
renown
pretense
corrosive

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."