ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 653316 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
curtail
enhance
procrastinate
incumbent

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
fickle
fastidious
recrimination

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
incisive
pomp
distortion

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
aerate
demeanor
slavish
lenient

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
embellish
derivative
frail
brandish

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."