ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 77170 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

Review

1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
salvage
beneficial
entangle

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
flourish
evasive
disconcert
corrective

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
inviolable
moderate
lenient
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
rancorous
redouble
divide
ecstatic

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
archaic
corroborate
scapegoat
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."