ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 951135 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
pretense
frugal
awe
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
intensify
authoritarian
foil
antidote

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
exasperation
prune
celebrated
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
augment
detect
rail
redouble

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
facade
strategem
avian
rehash

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The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."