ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228736 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
appalling
excessive
inviolable
adversary

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
flagrant
combative
spew
supple

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
beneficial
awe
defect
censure

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
brandish
promote
renown
prune

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
apathetic
inauspicious
oblige
epitaph

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."