ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 810808 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
combative
enhance
egotist
pantomime

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
drab
epitaph
nearness
derelict

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
moderate
comfort
euphoria
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
archetypal
discern
disposition
disconcert

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
redouble
derelict
accentuate
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."