ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19685 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
rehash
accentuate
extenuating

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
moderate
distortion
surplus
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
pretentious
entertain
unscrupulous
methodical

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
aerate
dulcet
pallid
moderate

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
appalling
opponent
commemorate
pretentious

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."