ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 818640 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
mediate
camaraderie
implement
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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
interminable
complement
distortion

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
sociable
finite
curtail
inscription

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
hedonism
improbable
meticulous
opportune

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
scamper
belated
foil

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."