ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 229664 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
ramble
beat
iridescent
fragile

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
distortion
pathos
embellish

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
parity
scapegoat
rowdy
trove

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
impenitent
command
incongruous
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
methodical
prominence
elucidate
incumbent

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."