ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 613687 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.70
Score 0% 54%

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1 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
brandish
periodic
spew
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
awe
inauspicious
banal
opportune

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
augment
petty
oblivious
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
pantomime
punctual
flourish
absolve

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
corrective
frugal
repel
drub

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."