ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 460700 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
pretentious
glorify
anthology
condone

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
rancorous
start
benevolent
ethical

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
prominence
beneficial
mundane
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
intensify
perception
salvage

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
serene
onset
adversary
pallid

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."