ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 799246 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
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1 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
sociable
eulogy
catastrophic

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
incongruous
intricate
exception
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
polarize
gruff
pretentious
demean

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
epistolary
adversary
obdurate
implausible

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
precept
impassive
incongruous
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."