ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 107397 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
distortion
advantageous
preclude

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
ramble
disconcert
interminable

Solution
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. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
demean
entangle
precept

Solution
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. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
naive
heed
rule
opportune

Solution
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. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
punctual
drab
colossal
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."