ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 939544 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.26
Score	0%	65%

Review

1 Regale most nearly means:

72% Answer Correctly

	insinuate
	entertain
	repentant
	grandiose

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.

59% Answer Correctly

	gaudy
	recrimination
	adversary
	derivative

Solution

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Penurious most nearly means:

56% Answer Correctly

	extant
	frugal
	buffer
	eulogy

Solution

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Corrective most nearly means:

62% Answer Correctly

	inauspicious
	demeanor
	remedial
	nurture

Solution

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.

77% Answer Correctly

	pomp
	inauspicious
	garish
	prevent

Solution

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."