ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 475618 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
combative
censure
beat
insinuate

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
extenuating
archaic
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
civility
defiant
aerate

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
prudent
opportune
colossal
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
aerate
embellish
curtail
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."