ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 133186 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
extol
incongruous
entertain
commemorate

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
derelict
compulsion
salvage

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
revoke
rhapsody
trove

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
comparable
keen
retroactive
straddle

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
avian
sensualism
promote
egotist

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."