ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 964935 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.09
Score 0% 82%

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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
pomp
ecstatic
exception
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
melee
enhance
foil
periodic

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
incumbent
regurgitate
rail
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
ramble
rowdy
pallid
facade

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
appalling
foster
fidelity
clarity

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."