ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 185824 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
distortion
unscrupulous
opponent
corrective

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
gruff
meticulous
spew
punctual

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
impenitent
akin
pathos
manifest

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
absolve
favorable
penurious
repentant

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
regurgitate
avian
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."