ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 458319 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.01
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1 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
benefactor
appraise
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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
abate
placebo
aerate
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
pretentious
placebo
archaic

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
implausible
living
compulsion
beneficial

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
mediate
pallid
plaudits
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."