ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 802589 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
enhance
flaunt
iridescent

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
deferment
mandate
methodical
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
avian
altruistic
raspy
mandate

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
frugal
comparable
composed
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
accentuate
cushion
fragile
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."