ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 348953 Results

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1 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
fickle
flagrant
serene
impenitent

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
disdain
enormous
exception
lenient

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The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Redouble most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
colossal
avian
intensify
pretense

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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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
pomp
suspect
clarity
insinuate

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
epistolary
refurbish
combative

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."