ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 663604 Results

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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.
74% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
intensify
straddle
appalling

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
flagrant
parade
perception
appalling

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
refurbish
waffle
parity

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
appraise
disconcert
raucous

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
epistolary
avian
inscription
indecorous

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."