ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 766826 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
duplicity
anthology
assess
grandiose

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
regale
composed
hedonism
spew

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
gruff
entertain
induce
diffident

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
entangle
elate
charade
lurid

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
pallid
flaw
comprehensible
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."