ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 374322 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
fidelity
enhance
raucous
extol

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
demeanor
pompous
oblivious
illuminate

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
turpitude
demeanor
proximity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
embellish
augment
appalling
keen

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
buffer
buffoonery
derelict
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."