ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 58616 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
scamper
scapegoat
glorify
epistolary

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
garish
spew
induce
proximity

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
recrimination
shimmering
corroborate
facade

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
melee
dubious
flourish
oblilgatory

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
oblivious
opportune
highlight
insinuate

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."