ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 123773 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
promote
accommodate
distortion
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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
exception
incumbent
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
disconcert
civility
accentuate
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
scapegoat
medium
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
egotist
improbable
prune
facade

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."