ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 159608 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
demean
fidelity
incumbent

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
indecorous
cover
adversary
repel

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
melee
pretense
straddle
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
flaw
ceaseless
egotist
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
clairvoyance
foil
pretentious

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."