ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 564402 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
civility
enhance
mundane
promote

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
compulsion
dulcet
brandish
genial

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
hopeless
colossal
inviolable

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
ramble
polarize
adversary
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
advantageous
stifle
contrite
straddle

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."