ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 100308 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
Score 0% 61%

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1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
placebo
contrite
abate
impenitent

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
punctual
advantageous
heed
chaos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
archetypal
straddle
eulogy
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
opportune
entangle
seditious
servile

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
incumbent
flagrant
exasperation

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."