ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 328961 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
polarize
brandish
buffoonery
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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
futile
loyalty
manifest
fidelity

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
futile
melee
accommodate
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
adversary
flourish
waffle
untenable

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
eulogy
keen
epistolary
incongruous

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."