ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 59083 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
accentuate
glorify
rail
accessible

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
mundane
benefactor
anthology
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
opportune
enhance
insolence
hedonism

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
disconcert
incidental
condone

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
immoderate
sameness
buffer
rehash

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."