ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 457451 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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
altruistic
condone
authoritarian
immoderate

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
punctual
courtesy
indecorous
oblivious

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
placebo
manifest
implausible
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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
abate
commemorate
highlight
flaw

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
archaic
scamper
immoderate
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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."