ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 761275 Results

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
clairvoyance
heed
mundane

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
exception
incidental
defect
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
indecorous
distortion
regurgitate

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
supple
pathos
demean
genial

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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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
salvage
diffident
accommodate

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The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."