ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 657279 Results

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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
exasperation
incisive
enhance
impenitent

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
placebo
repentant
nurture
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
pantomime
suppress
embellish
sociable

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
neutralize
meticulous
aesthete

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
deferment
commemorate
salvage

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."