ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 303879 Results

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1 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
refurbish
commonplace
duplicity
stern

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
salvage
scamper
pageantry
foil

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
heinous
cushion
moderate
conduit

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
mundane
plaudits
intensify
flaunt

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
heinous
comfort
mediate
naive

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."