ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 821377 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
redouble
brandish
pomp
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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
eulogy
procrastinate
duplicity

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
cure
negate
fidelity
fickle

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
exasperation
pantomime
awe

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
stealth
censure
melodious

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."