ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 113038 Results

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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
adversary
grandiose
avian
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
polarize
absolve
gravity

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
eulogy
sociability
appalling
plaudits

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
rail
enormous
corrective
disconcert

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
scamper
complicated
prominence
demean

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."