ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 221513 Results

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Correct 0 3.48
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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
precept
enhance
accentuate
condone

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
76% Answer Correctly
curtail
conduit
suppress
insinuate

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
observe
rancorous
distortion
elate

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
incidental
censure
postponement
exalt

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
condone
kudos
incongruous
flaunt

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."