ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 361428 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
62% Answer Correctly
egotist
bitter
corrective
frugal

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
belated
immoderate
urge
apathetic

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
execute
pallid
buffoonery
indecorous

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
entangle
comprehensible
delight
naive

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
polarize
entertain
archaic
advantageous

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."