ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 872871 Results

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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
corrosive
distortion
intensify
ploy

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
clairvoyance
incidental
recrimination

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
insolence
pallid
compulsion
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
turmoil
polarize
euphoria
assess

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The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
inviolable
manifest
eulogy

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."