ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 815574 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
diffident
ploy
entertain

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
parity
illuminate
demeanor

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
fragile
approachable
equitable
melee

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
eloquent
exception
pallid

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
fidelity
procrastinate
inviolable

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."