ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 698340 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
flaw
enhance
epitaph
implausible

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
recrimination
deferment
epitaph
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
corroborate
highlight
incumbent
comparable

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
extol
oblige
heed
abate

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
accommodate
handicap
mandate
pathos

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."