ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 245532 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
beneficial
apathetic
redouble

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
derelict
brandish
assess
curtail

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
incite
accentuate
naive

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
serenity
procrastinate
subside
epistolary

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Redouble most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
refurbish
camaraderie
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 camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."