ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 577739 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
illuminate
spew
interminable
drub

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
observe
catastrophic
discern
mandate

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
glorify
benefactor
lurid
repel

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
epistolary
derivative
oblilgatory
flourish

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
penurious
verify
extenuating
incidental

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."