ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 870430 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
embroil
advantageous
duplicity

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
avian
raspy
entertain
plaudits

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
discern
opportune
benevolent
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
brandish
ramble
subside
flaunt

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
exception
glorify
liability
methodical

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."