ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 375174 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
untenable
corrosive
buffer
spew

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
precept
awe
highlight
advantageous

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
futile
prevent
stealth
defiant

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fraud
fastidious
garish
pretense

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
frugal
inappropriate
comparable
exasperation

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."