ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 254785 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
colossal
waffle
comparable
awe

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
beat
prominence
turpitude

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
repel
penurious
onset

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
extol
stifle
dreary
repel

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pretentious
ceaseless
ramble
extenuating

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."