ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 742407 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
duplicity
compulsion
intensify
awe

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
ramble
cache
immoderate
raucous

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
apathetic
medium
combustion
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
appalling
elusive
raucous

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
procrastinate
impenitent
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."