ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 241442 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
placebo
medium
revoke
compulsion

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
foil
benefactor
promote

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
salvage
impartial
camaraderie
intricate

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
exalt
chaos
parity
conduit

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
frugal
intensify
belated
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."