ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 962221 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
entangle
buffer
apathetic

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
eulogy
exception
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
fidelity
equitable
exception

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rail
placebo
advantageous
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
disconcert
naive
gargantuan
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."