ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 455248 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
epistolary
dubious
conduit
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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
apathetic
untenable
rail
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
straddle
conduit
hedonism
spew

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
advantageous
comprehensible
comparable
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
pretense
combative
grandiose
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."