ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 145446 Results

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
deferment
melodious
glorify
opportune

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
redouble
charade
refurbish
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
exception
surfeit
repentant
implausible

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
elusive
accessible
prune

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The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
heinous
refurbish
intensify
curtail

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."