ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 183602 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
defiant
nurture
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Redouble most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intensify
condone
prune
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
accentuate
rhapsody
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
deferment
embellish
kudos
pantomime

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
accentuate
pleasant
entangle
ethical

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."