ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 769139 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
sociable
genial
procrastinate

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
induce
duplicity
incisive
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
impenitent
incongruous
finite

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
demean
distortion
handicap
eulogy

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
supple
elusive
prune

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."