ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 711860 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.92
Score 0% 58%

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1 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
waffle
exalt
insolence
flourish

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
gargantuan
stifle
demeanor

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
inviolable
salvage
augment

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
futile
derivative
pompous
induce

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
condone
archetypal
implausible

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."