ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 726845 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
benefactor
distortion
placebo

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
clarity
eulogy
stifle

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
periodic
melodious
naive
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
corrosive
pantomime
lenient

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
abate
glorify
repentant
euphoria

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."