ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 264421 Results

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1 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
scamper
rhapsody
cache
precept

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
placebo
servile
lucidity
serenity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
flaw
intensify
duplicity
rancorous

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
elusive
pallid
flourish
demeanor

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
extenuating
foil
dubious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."