ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 201636 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
discern
oblivious
camaraderie
entertain

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
raspy
corroborate
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
gravity
archetypal
corrosive
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
opportune
regale
anthology
trim

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
recrimination
commonplace
archaic

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."