ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 220743 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
untenable
straddle
inflammatory
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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
finite
articulate
benevolent
sociable

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
lurid
retroactive
patron
extenuating

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
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belated
corrupt
epitaph
pomp

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
conduit
clairvoyance
extol

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."