ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 840992 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
awe
intensify
mandate
pomp

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
periodic
parity
regurgitate

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
discern
eulogy
destitute
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
hedonism
impassive
duplicity
appraise

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
ethical
grandiose
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."