ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 998259 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
gruff
regurgitate
moderate

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
revoke
spew
brandish
prominence

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
foil
charade
incongruous
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
facade
hopeless
unscrupulous
compulsion

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
exalt
augment
defiant

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."