ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 406646 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
polarize
enhance
onset
advantageous

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
flaunt
absolve
anthology
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
combative
lurid
detect
solace

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
serenity
slavish
raucous
supple

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
oblivious
diffident
fastidious
demean

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."