ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 717351 Results

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1 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
cure
methodical
gruff
illuminate

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
mediate
scapegoat
insinuate

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
pretentious
detect
flourish
euphoria

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
rehash
ethical
anthology
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
pomp
disdain
disconcert
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."