ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 919785 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
defiant
extol
entertain

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
incongruous
appraise
eloquent
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
sociable
keen
garish
drab

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
combative
cognition
recrimination
belated

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
meticulous
garish
pleasant
prune

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."