ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 370619 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
drab
moderate
drub

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
flourish
camaraderie
brawl
raspy

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
verify
disconcert
ethical

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
frugal
retrograde
prominence
trove

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
redouble
egotist
accentuate

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."