ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 162812 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
refurbish
mediate
indecorous

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
induce
catastrophic
articulate
brandish

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
benevolent
illuminate
glaring
extol

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
extant
stern
defiant

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."