ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 954587 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
stealth
ecstatic
spew
adversary

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
oblivious
hedonism
inappropriate
ploy

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
raspy
pantomime
exasperation

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
finite
defect
pantomime
straddle

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
finite
solace
complement
pomp

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."