ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 42494 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
embellish
stern
entertain
discern

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
straddle
flagrant
antidote
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
condone
inauspicious
caustic
indecorous

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
precept
divide
facade

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
condone
parity
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."