ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 997012 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

Review

1 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
meticulous
dubious
entertain
exalt

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
melee
surly
periodic
duplicity

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
illuminate
corroborate
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
methodical
comprehensible
jocularity
surplus

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
entangle
appraise
rehash
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."