ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 809705 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
melodious
duplicity
spew
finite

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
drub
oblivious
derelict
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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
drab
pale
extenuating
repentant

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
archetypal
pathos
suppress
corrosive

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
eulogy
naive
aesthete

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."