ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 514033 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
retroactive
condone
entertain
clarity

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
repel
facade
futile
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
58% Answer Correctly
frugal
pomp
salvage
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
49% Answer Correctly
surly
lurid
extant
mediate

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
adversary
facade
pallid
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."