ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 9388 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
corroborate
advantageous
accentuate

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
epitaph
regale
incisive
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
diffident
entangle
turpitude

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
prominence
comprehensible
flourish

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
revoke
authoritarian
retroactive
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."