ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 126612 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
conduit
equitable
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
sociable
apathetic
epistolary
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
negate
refurbish
loyalty
compulsion

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
turmoil
condone
compassion
aesthete

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
meticulous
duplicity
ploy
adorn

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."