ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 500859 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
genial
colossal
intensify

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
corroborate
recrimination
elusive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
egotist
scorn
accommodate
combative

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
beneficial
extol
prompt
prune

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
benefactor
pageantry
promote
procrastinate

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."