ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19994

Questions 5
Words augment, awe, brandish, extol, precept

Study Guide

augment
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
awe
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
brandish
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
extol
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
precept
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.