ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 714754 Results

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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
preclude
oblige
augment
drab

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
demeanor
scapegoat
euphoria
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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
ploy
liability
brandish

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The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
exception
belated
kudos
fraud

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
genial
lucidity
inflammatory
archetypal

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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."