ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 318684 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
entertain
deferment
eloquent

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
85% Answer Correctly
loyalty
mandate
buffoonery
benevolent

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incongruous
abate
incite
incumbent

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
heinous
brandish
ecstasy
pantomime

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
derivative
nearness
corrosive
lenient

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."