ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 679341 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
demean
celebrated
fickle

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
perception
divide
derelict
deferment

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
drab
foster
promote

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
illuminate
demeanor
salvage
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
oblivious
embellish
prune

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."