ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 124533 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
advantageous
corrective
garish

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
precept
irritation
inviolable
revive

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
preclude
ramble
sameness
accentuate

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
supple
baseless
parity
heed

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
aerate
sugar pill
discern
buffer

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."