ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 276270 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
unscrupulous
incisive
revoke

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
censure
accentuate
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
redouble
shorten
scamper
entangle

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
grandiose
judicious
buffoonery
untenable

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
promote
improbable
ramble
corrective

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."