ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130240 Results

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1 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
appalling
derivative
revoke

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
diffident
pantomime
mediate
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
antidote
counterclaim
advantageous
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
impenitent
adversary
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
incisive
abate
frugal

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."