ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 448280 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
abate
facade
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
advantageous
ramble
repel

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
pretense
revive
benevolent
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
extenuating
archaic
sparing
derelict

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incidental
genial
absolve
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."