ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 578538 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
onset
anthology
inviolable

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
punctual
pathos
duplicity

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
finite
brandish
moderate
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
pretentious
timid
periodic
immoderate

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
futile
pageantry
fragile

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."