ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 234913 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
placebo
drub
implausible

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
drab
meticulous
spew
straddle

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 drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
corrective
genial
serenity

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
review
extenuating
immoderate
implausible

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
incumbent
meticulous
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."