ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 163113 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
gravity
methodical
accommodate

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
regurgitate
buffer
duplicity

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
flaunt
imply
insolence
colossal

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
extenuating
aesthete
flagrant

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
extant
insinuate
corrective

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."