ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 972469 Results

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1 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
clairvoyance
trove
embellish

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
duplicity
flagrant
combustion

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
anthology
derelict
interminable
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
combative
grandiose
inauspicious
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
appalling
immoderate
recrimination
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."