ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 870917 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
illuminate
entertain
raspy
euphoria

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
revive
accommodate
urge
curtail

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
flourish
ecstatic
ethical
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
beneficial
waffle
camaraderie
trove

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
ploy
indecorous
loyalty
extant

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."