ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 118145 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
iridescent
intensify
turmoil
mandate

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
regale
mitigating
fidelity
raspy

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
proximity
buffoonery
redouble
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
neutralize
commemorate
meticulous

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
pretentious
melee
dulcet
extol

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."