ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171509 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
gravity
enhance
elate
archetypal

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
abate
onset
archetypal
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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
compulsion
pantomime
dubious
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
egotist
assess
ecstatic
prudent

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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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
flagrant
manifest
facade
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."