ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 938099 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
adversary
implausible
polarize

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
disconcert
garish
ploy

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
defiant
admired
derelict
illuminate

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
inviolable
collection
curtail

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
mundane
civility
inauspicious
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."