ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 810005 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
derivative
heed
improbable
onset

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
demean
solace
intensify
brandish

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
drub
augment
jocularity
raucous

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
nurture
archetypal
disdain
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
incisive
patron
surplus

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."