ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 514184

Questions 5
Words augment, eulogy, penurious, polarize, retroactive

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.
eulogy
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
penurious
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
polarize
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
retroactive
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.