ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 869386 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
regale
entertain
repentant
clairvoyance

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
curtail
salvage
dulcet
entangle

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
derivative
timid
fraud
promote

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
methodical
gargantuan
cache
buffer

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
extant
straddle
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."