ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 298551 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
intricate
stern
fraud

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
curtail
derelict
obnoxious
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
salvage
flaunt
liability

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
pallid
surfeit
repentant
salvage

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
mundane
diffident
sociable

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."