ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 815715 Results

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1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
futile
promote
melodious

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
derelict
colossal
inappropriate
disdain

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
pompous
repel
anthology

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pretense
heed
brandish
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
benevolent
implement
glorify
hedonism

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."