ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 846631 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
exception
entertain
nurture
perception

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
recrimination
deferment
benevolent

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
accessible
buffer
dulcet
cunning

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
periodic
scamper
insinuate
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
foil
roam
duplicity
stern

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."