ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 992821 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
supple
incongruous
enhance
fragile

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
prudent
penurious
regurgitate
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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
clairvoyance
compulsion
combative

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advantageous
raucous
advance
duplicity

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
lenient
surplus
discern
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."