ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 263039 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
pathos
comprehensible
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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
extant
salvage
parity

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
advance
opportune
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
equitable
clarity
trove
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
illuminate
exasperation
waffle
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."