ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 422630 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

Review

1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
placebo
spew
prune
methodical

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
censure
untenable
demeanor

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
observe
appraise
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
abate
catastrophic
contortion
anthology

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
fidelity
unscrupulous
suspect
impenitent

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."