ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 352949 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
Score 0% 61%

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1 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
demean
harsh
untenable
clarity

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
straddle
spew
rail
incumbent

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
inviolable
charade
appraise
stifle

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
promote
demeanor
furtiveness
exalt

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
banal
belated
buffer

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."