ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 905854 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
eloquent
melodious
entertain
precept

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
eulogy
extol
belated
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
distortion
extenuating
eulogy
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
refurbish
rhapsody
crafty
stealth

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
methodical
promote
gigantic
prominence

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."