ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 142909 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
incongruous
spew
repentant
deferment

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
untenable
promote
onset
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
fidelity
foil
surly
recrimination

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
glorify
benefactor
drub
methodical

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
gravity
adorn
exalt
stern

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."