ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 257124 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
civility
regurgitate
trove
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
exalt
elucidate
futile
cunning

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
redouble
colossal
precept
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
repel
naive
scorn
solace

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
corrective
penurious
recrimination

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."