ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 348902 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
aesthete
epitaph
pretense
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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
ramble
melodious
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
aesthete
liability
prune
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", 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 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
placebo
contrite
distortion
pantomime

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
nurture
garish
tardy
gruff

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."