ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 336992 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
flaw
disconcert
stealth
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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
mediate
petty
composed
prudent

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
ramble
promote
facade
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
egotist
corrosive
scamper
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
obnoxious
polarize
straddle

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."