ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 254629 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
curtail
trove
comfort
incongruous

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

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

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
mediate
repel
parade
flagrant

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The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
duplicity
gaudy
embellish
recrimination

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
flaunt
sociable
implausible

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."