ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 976102 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
melee
accommodate
brandish

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
demeanor
timid
garish

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
recrimination
artless
methodical
heed

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
absolve
heinous
pleasant
ethical

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
elation
accentuate
lurid
equitable

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."