ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 86032 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
corroborate
entertain
rhapsody
accentuate

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
absolve
caustic
refurbish
rehash

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
euphoria
incisive
accommodate

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
benefactor
epistolary
mitigating
anthology

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
brandish
aesthete
raspy

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."