ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 88516 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
censure
dash
straddle
regale

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
absolve
manifest
gaudy
straddle

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
embellish
akin
obnoxious
colossal

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
pretense
disdain
rail

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
exasperation
ploy
mundane
spew

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."