ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 551550 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
discern
intensify
abate

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
incisive
flaw
placebo

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
heed
opportune
supple
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
interminable
shimmering
brandish
pretense

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
repentant
glaring
deferment
aerate

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."