ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 149381 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
incidental
proximity
entertain
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
dubious
stern
comparable

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
apathetic
benefactor
corrupt
rehash

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
mediate
composed
upbraid
lurid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
catastrophic
interminable
disconcert

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."