ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 163010 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
discern
nurture
beat
refurbish

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
rehash
clairvoyance
disdain

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
dubious
abate
proximity

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
raspy
elusive
diffident

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
incite
preclude
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."