ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 173171 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
redouble
highlight
pretentious
finite

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
appraise
bitter
accessible
straddle

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
incumbent
clairvoyance
prune

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
penurious
egotist
censure

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
archaic
exception
grandiose
glorify

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."