ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 634197 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
grandiose
entertain
onset
salvage

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
exalt
elation
lenient
regale

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
anthology
surplus
igniting
incisive

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
rancorous
drab
gravity

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
untenable
finite
serenity

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."