ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 829046 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
repel
ominous
adversary
diffident

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
accessible
benefactor
indecorous
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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
pretense
facade
cunning
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
incongruous
serenity
seriousness
melodious

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
exception
impenitent
adversary
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."