ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 284720 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
implement
intricate
immoderate
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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
petty
induce
eulogy
diffident

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
polarize
penurious
pliant
flagrant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
flourish
deferment
punctual

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
absolve
appraise
pretentious
duplicity

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."