ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 263935 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
accommodate
fidelity
awe
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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
naive
gruff
insinuate
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
garish
curtail
pomp

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
opportune
inflammatory
incumbent

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
raspy
augment
benefactor

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."