ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 909684 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
liability
enhance
promote
parity

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
prune
mediate
beat
impenitent

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
90% Answer Correctly
stern
buffer
placebo
nearness

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
facade
pathos
extenuating
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
proximity
fickle
delay
colossal

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."