ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 16611 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
naive
absolve
eloquent

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
derivative
dubious
beat
intricate

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
absolve
buffoonery
pathos
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
refurbish
crafty
benevolent

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
meticulous
camaraderie
charade
dubious

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."