ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 55279 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
gravity
genial
incisive
benefactor

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
derivative
humble
clarity
inflammatory

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The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
pretentious
inscription
adversary
turmoil

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
discern
pretense
equitable
entertain

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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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
drub
regurgitate
scapegoat
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."