ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 539830 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
accentuate
belated
extant

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
75% Answer Correctly
repentant
duplicity
oblivious
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
raspy
clarity
exasperation

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
plaudits
buffer
seriousness
penurious

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
corrective
grandiose
promote
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."