ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 236171 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
corrosive
drub
heinous

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
discern
impartial
stifle
pretentious

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
stern
buffoonery
excessive
exalt

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
disdain
raspy
defiant
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
intricate
fickle
entangle
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."