ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 27721 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
onset
retroactive
demeanor
enhance

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 onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
revive
ecstatic
authoritarian

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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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
recrimination
melee
regurgitate
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
induce
corruption
hedonism
benefactor

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
prune
serene
incisive
insinuate

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."