ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130079 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

Review

1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
aerate
futile
mundane

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
serenity
brandish
implement
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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
admired
placebo
stifle

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
pantomime
ecstatic
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
62% Answer Correctly
bitter
pallid
raucous
melee

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."