ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 294931 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
meticulous
repulse
archetypal

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
frugal
impenitent
cover
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
straddle
pallid
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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
refurbish
advantageous
corruption
untenable

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
compulsion
catastrophic
promote

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."