ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 400314 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
foil
unscrupulous
beat
civility

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
garish
frugal
observe
illuminate

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
perception
beneficial
negate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
retroactive
turmoil
gargantuan
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
drub
buffoonery
celebrated
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."