ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 615515 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
benefactor
entertain
inauspicious
pomp

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
combative
oblivious
precept

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
drab
periodic
revoke
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
composed
hopeless
drab
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
rancorous
impenitent
appalling

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."