ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 173145 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
elusive
appalling
incidental

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
appalling
belated
antidote
delay

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
incumbent
entertain
buffer
distortion

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
iridescent
extenuating
indecorous
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
stifle
regale
prominence
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."