ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 572652 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
accessible
enhance
aerate
turpitude

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
melee
altruistic
deferment
buffer

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
liability
immoderate
arbitrate
discern

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
brandish
intricate
exalt
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
proximity
merciful
buffer

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."