ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 817180 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
plaudits
prune
excessive
prudent

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
plaudits
impassive
archetypal
duplicity

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Redouble most nearly means:
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intensify
punctual
methodical
incisive

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
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foil
futile
articulate
insolence

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The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
ethical
penurious
plaudits
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."