ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 682370 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
ramble
seriousness
ecstatic
stifle

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
preclude
naive
enhance
recrimination

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
placebo
precept
intensify
intricate

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
recrimination
corrupt
insolence
redouble

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
plaudits
benefactor
sameness
pretentious

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."