ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 22275 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
diffident
intensify
recrimination
surplus

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
combative
penurious
inflammatory
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
epistolary
improbable
diffident
insinuate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
anthology
celebrated
meticulous
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
entangle
flagrant
advance
condone

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."