ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 380567 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
serenity
polarize
augment

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
extenuating
clairvoyance
mitigating
belated

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
negate
implausible
renovate
extol

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
epitaph
demean
awe

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
supple
advantageous
deferment

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."