ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 991792 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
grandiose
regale
accommodate

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
frugal
eloquent
opportune

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
celebrated
conduit
discern
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
punctual
elate
regurgitate
enhance

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
indecorous
negate
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."