ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 412030 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
colossal
cunning
nurture
entertain

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rancorous
corrective
avian
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
punctual
adorn
camaraderie
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
penurious
duplicity
eloquent
delight

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
euphoria
frugal
rail
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."