ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19187 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.01
Score 0% 60%

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

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
extant
rhapsody
genial
preclude

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
gruff
pallid
derelict
glorify

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
preclude
impenitent
scorn
corroborate

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
epistolary
sociable
obnoxious
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."