ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 45979 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
revive
repel
iridescent

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
opportune
censure
timid
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
proximity
exalt
pageantry
heed

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
moderate
clarity
merciful
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
drab
crafty
penurious
benefactor

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."