ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 474053 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
precept
entertain
regale
repentant

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
plaudits
drub
combative

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
derivative
excuse
exasperation
induce

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
archetypal
fidelity
frugal

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
derelict
aesthete
plaudits

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."