ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 132348 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
commemorate
untenable
enhance
censure

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
stern
hedonism
jocularity
cunning

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
meticulous
assess
melee
epistolary

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
impenitent
anthology
benevolent
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
melee
moderate
rescue
extant

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."