ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 217444 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
ploy
compulsion
regurgitate
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
punctual
censure
dreadful
composed

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
combative
clarity
clairvoyance
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
eulogy
buffoonery
indecorous

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
accommodate
buffoonery
rail
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."