ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 131101 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
combative
roam
pallid
recrimination

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
facade
buffer
inflammatory
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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
melee
embellish
buffer

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
exasperation
peace
appalling
antidote

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
approachable
eulogy
scamper
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."