ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 708559 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

Review

1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
augment
exasperation
spew
garish

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
lenient
exculpate
censure
civility

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
stifle
civility
futile
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
obnoxious
scorn
immoderate

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
extenuating
straddle
unscrupulous
highlight

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."