ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 663978 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
mediate
intensify
polarize
regale

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
lurid
advance
revive

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
revoke
unscrupulous
disposition
grandiose

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
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seditious
salvage
gravity
extol

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
repel
corroborate
onset

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."