ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 320480 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
epitaph
extenuating
ethical

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
servile
clairvoyance
curtail

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
ramble
servile
beat
drab

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
apathetic
humble
meticulous
grandiose

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
civility
curtail
vulgar
condone

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."