ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 855460 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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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
facade
punctual
grandiose
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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
archaic
appalling
moderate

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
immoderate
adorn
mediate
eloquent

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
combustion
recrimination
apathetic

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
equitable
solace
manifest
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."