ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 983588 Results

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1 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
clarity
recrimination
discern

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
incumbent
repentant
rescind
celebrated

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
accommodate
diffident
clairvoyance
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
raucous
lurid
prudent
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
review
eulogy
periodic
epitaph

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."