ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 698987 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

Review

1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
frugal
spew
pretense
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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
gruff
corrective
clarity
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
epistolary
raspy
rancorous

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
equitable
stern
onset

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
antidote
brandish
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."