ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 257729 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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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.
75% Answer Correctly
pretense
absolve
flourish
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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
revoke
blowhard
flourish
pantomime

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
illuminate
disdain
composed

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
inviolable
melodious
augment

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
extenuating
regale
medium
insolence

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."