ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 491412 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.09
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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
accentuate
incidental
collection
exasperation

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Mandate most nearly means:
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authoritarian
euphoria
command
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Melee most nearly means:
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liability
interminable
brawl
scamper

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Augment most nearly means:
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enhance
cunning
distortion
drab

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Promote most nearly means:
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advance
mundane
archaic
buffer

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."