ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 344767 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.94
Score 0% 79%

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
foil
incidental
highlight
ramble

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
oblivious
incite
fragile
gruff

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
celebrated
gravity
peace
archaic

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
gravity
enhance
rancorous
gargantuan

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
recrimination
trove
absolve

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."