ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 147160 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
elate
pleasant
appalling
sociable

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
derivative
strategem
fickle
serenity

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
archaic
entertain
anthology
clarity

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
dubious
combative
indecorous

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
melee
authoritarian
archaic

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."