ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130954 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
medium
buffer
sociable

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
negate
sparing
foil
raucous

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
apathetic
facade
condone

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
facade
heed
seriousness
conduit

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
raspy
pretense
intricate
intensify

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."