ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 57013 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
solace
recrimination
accentuate

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
insinuate
pretentious
raspy
genial

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
fickle
combative
hedonism

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
egotist
subside
repentant
exalt

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
aerate
drub
clarity

Solution
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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."