ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 485914 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
spew
genial
flagrant

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
grandiose
mediate
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
66% Answer Correctly
disdain
patron
periodic
mediate

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
refurbish
sociable
parity

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
servile
censure
indecorous
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."