ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 108113 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
anthology
colossal
recrimination

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
epistolary
intensify
buffoonery
drab

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
derelict
pallid
ramble
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
trove
compulsion
clarity
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
flourish
opponent
disdain
prune

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."