ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 34257 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
nurture
enhance
ploy
supple

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
diffident
stern
comparable

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
abate
judicious
fidelity
mediate

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
heinous
strict
implausible
negate

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
methodical
melodious
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."