ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 7761 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
gruff
salvage
entertain
prominence

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
appalling
corroborate
suspect
opportune

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
implement
condone
gruff
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
advantageous
melodious
repulse
recrimination

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
futile
scamper
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."