ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 807332 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
melee
plaudits
corrective
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 melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
mundane
incumbent
promote

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
implausible
pompous
interminable

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
euphoria
kudos
buffoonery
eloquent

Solution
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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
exasperation
garish
entertain
celebrated

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."