ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727558 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
melodious
clairvoyance
turmoil

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
rehash
oblilgatory
recrimination
archaic

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Redouble most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
benefactor
fraud
intensify
onset

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
prominence
jocularity
rancorous
plaudits

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
penurious
inviolable
extol

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."