ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 177441 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
retroactive
melodious
glorify
buffer

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
grandiose
refurbish
preclude
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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
fraud
nurture
pliant
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
perception
penurious
careless
disconcert

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
lenient
onset
furtiveness
flaw

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."