ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 669894 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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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
retroactive
plaudits
composed
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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
epistolary
facade
furtiveness
solace

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
censure
gravity
foster
adversary

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
serenity
inviolable
peace
implement

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
belated
improbable
indecorous
accentuate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."