ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170327 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
disdain
anomaly
drub
turpitude

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
liability
stern
brawl
frugal

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
repentant
spew
stifle
disdain

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
insolence
mundane
reanimate
facade

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
censure
methodical
placebo

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."