ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 276839 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
preclude
redouble
demeanor

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
dubious
celebrated
deferment
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
methodical
plaudits
compulsion

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
augment
mitigating
derivative
commemorate

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
unscrupulous
onset
composed

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."