ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 168785 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
raspy
servile
surly
elate

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
antidote
opponent
retroactive

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
dreary
apathetic
prudent

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
serenity
favorable
incumbent
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
archaic
awe
naive
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."