ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 167260 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
flourish
destitute
egotist
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
punctual
pomp
inscription
archaic

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
augment
illuminate
benevolent

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
awe
slavish
prudent
diffident

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
extant
belated
grandiose

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."