ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 584690 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
fragile
benefactor
foil

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
retroactive
precept
opportune

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
celebrated
inauspicious
mitigating
nurture

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
85% Answer Correctly
onset
loyalty
archaic
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
pantomime
hedonism
inauspicious
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."