ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 393798 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
straddle
insinuate
altruistic
stern

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
ethical
lurid
condone
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
futile
corroborate
buffer
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
facade
classic
extol
buffer

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
anthology
enhance
discern

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."