ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 246293 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
accentuate
benevolent
garish
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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
discern
prompt
adversary
manifest

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
exception
benevolent
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
stifle
implement
excessive
embellish

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
epitaph
corrective
gravity
subside

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."