ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 136149 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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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
clairvoyance
hedonism
rancorous
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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
rehash
glorify
serenity
epistolary

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
incidental
pretentious
scamper
appalling

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
repentant
inflammatory
accentuate
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
prominence
derelict
inviolable
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."