ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 465202 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
Score 0% 78%

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1 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
obnoxious
servile
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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
buffer
classic
disconcert
grandiose

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
garish
pleasant
derelict
intricate

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
induce
onset
elate

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
stern
harsh
foil

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."