ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 899412 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.86
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1 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
exasperation
placebo
veneration
censure

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
akin
absolve
precept
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
commemorate
pantomime
entertain
methodical

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
hedonism
camaraderie
caustic
discern

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
preclude
pretentious
fastidious
induce

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."