ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 538878 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
apathetic
appraise
finite
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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
parity
comparable
sensualism
nurture

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
repentant
beneficial
lenient

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
fraud
aerate
clarity

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
pretense
compulsion
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."