ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 354806 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beneficial
beat
commemorate
disconcert

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 beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
brandish
repel
exception
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
refurbish
ploy
retroactive

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
channel
ethical
impenitent
euphoria

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
demeanor
combative
akin
epistolary

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."