ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 187136 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
exasperation
absolve
entertain
foil

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
rehash
moderate
flourish
pomp

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
precept
polarize
serenity
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
servile
compulsion
repentant
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
combustion
obnoxious
archaic

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."