ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 236394 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
exasperation
pleasant
foil

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
plaudits
demeanor
entertain
immoderate

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77% Answer Correctly
proximity
rancorous
merciful
flourish

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
anthology
awe
glaring
egotist

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
manifest
refurbish
lurid
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."