ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 469906 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
ecstatic
appraise
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
benefactor
corroborate
pathos
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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
awe
odious
appraise
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
prune
placebo
incisive

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
stifle
augment
extenuating

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."