ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 450579 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
melodious
stern
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
beneficial
comparable
prompt
deferment

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
pretentious
equitable
extenuating

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
rancorous
benevolent
exception

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
embellish
flourish
sociable

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."