ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 423210 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
corroborate
placebo
impudent
mediate

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
recrimination
sociable
unscrupulous
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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
illuminate
censure
surplus
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
repel
limited
commemorate
extant

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
incongruous
embellish
fickle

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."