ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 15258 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
meticulous
spew
demean
surplus

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
plaudits
turpitude
augment
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
straddle
epistolary
moderate

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
frugal
advantageous
systematic
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
refurbish
cognition
abate
pretentious

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."