ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 765188 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.91
Score 0% 58%

Review

1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
melee
humble
extant
proximity

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
petty
hedonism
beneficial
accommodate

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
repentant
fragile
elate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
corrosive
insolence
elate
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
avian
extol
kudos
pretense

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."