ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 375805 Results

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1 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
regale
camaraderie
deferment
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
frugal
prune
naive

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
brandish
preclude
retroactive
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rail
charade
parity
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
precept
genial
repel
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."