ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 931267 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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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
civility
apathetic
intensify
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
polarize
plaudits
comfort
accommodate

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
demean
waffle
epistolary
negate

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
incisive
extant
hopeless
combustion

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
incisive
parade
heinous
anthology

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."