ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 839801 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
diffident
derivative
spew
fragile

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
heinous
egotist
nurture
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
entangle
solace
disdain

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Belated most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
tardy
insolence
negate
derelict

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
meticulous
comparable
serenity
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."