ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 911 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
demean
glorify
dubious
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
insinuate
meticulous
artless
incidental

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
opportune
impassive
incisive
illuminate

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
naive
intensify
eloquent
inflammatory

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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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
ramble
kudos
onset
facade

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."