ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 951424 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
extenuating
spew
buffoonery
procrastinate

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
repel
accommodate
aerate

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
elate
exalt
scamper

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
lurid
drab
incidental
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
straddle
brandish
parity

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."