ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 379950 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
inviolable
hedonism
elusive
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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
preclude
antidote
induce
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
servile
implausible
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
fickle
entertain
duplicity
avian

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
flourish
impenitent
advantageous
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."