ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 395653 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
belated
entertain
rail
exalt

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
recrimination
implement
foster
liability

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
clarity
melodious
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
sociable
rhapsody
implausible

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
antidote
preclude
retroactive
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."