ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 420212 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
compulsion
stifle
repulse
regale

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
indecorous
intensify
parity
compulsion

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
camaraderie
aerate
rail

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
embellish
incongruous
anthology
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
penurious
revoke
precept
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."