ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 839384 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
redouble
hedonism
retrograde
exception

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
revoke
drab
prune

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
commemorate
flourish
defiant
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
appalling
jocularity
heed
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
fragile
indecorous
opportune
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."