ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 522791 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
pomp
diffident
deferment

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
repentant
advance
flagrant
corrective

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
immoderate
exasperation
dubious

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
plaudits
hopeless
elusive
immoderate

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
preclude
scapegoat
servile
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."