ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 438929 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
eulogy
regale
gravity

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
servile
complement
diffident
anthology

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
apathetic
mind
naive
flourish

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
straddle
clairvoyance
polarize
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gravity
mask
demean
sociable

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."