ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 166646 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
cunning
spew
methodical
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
belated
epistolary
benefactor

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
recrimination
exception
composed

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
raspy
servile
catastrophic
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
colossal
oblivious
nurture
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."