ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 201000 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
censure
flaunt
entangle

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
illuminate
rancorous
rescue
advantageous

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
prudent
hedonism
diffident
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
trove
belated
benevolent

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
embellish
repeated
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."