ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 409464 Results

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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
commemorate
entertain
foil
flagrant

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
solace
propitious
epistolary
beneficial

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
turmoil
rail
incisive
repulse

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
awe
redouble
honorable
placebo

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The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
fragile
impenitent
combative
assess

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The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."