ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 288216 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
oblivious
flaunt
embellish

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
fragile
implement
dreary
surplus

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
prune
foster
recrimination
moderate

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
archetypal
inauspicious
plaudits
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
abate
patron
genial
futile

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."