ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 653465 Results

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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
abate
mandate
finite

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
pathos
rowdy
prudent
flagrant

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
eulogy
civility
beneficial

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
trove
mandate
serenity
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
untenable
genial
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."