ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 184497 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

Review

1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
plaudits
accommodate
discern

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
comprehensible
corrosive
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
moderate
plaudits
glorify
lenient

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
regale
procrastinate
flagrant
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
insinuate
impenitent
pretense

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."