ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 223739 Results

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1 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
impenitent
elusive
intensify
lurid

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
recrimination
flourish
exalt

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
eulogy
obnoxious
abate

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
prune
pompous
sociable
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
opportune
unnerve
gargantuan
duplicity

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."