ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 573276 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
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1 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
implement
commonplace
condone
demean

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
absolve
epitaph
spew
buffer

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
civility
demean
trove

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
fickle
induce
diffident

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
melee
glaring
rehash
liability

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."