ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 905361 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
plaudits
demeanor
diffident
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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
fragile
stifle
trove

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
incidental
genial
parade
rancorous

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
augment
verify
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
penurious
incidental
glaring
liability

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."