ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 883527 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
finite
enhance
archaic
revoke

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elusive
elucidate
onset
hedonism

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
epitaph
equitable
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
redouble
pretense
anthology
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
abate
salvage
promote
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."