ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 500215 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
ramble
extenuating
extol
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
unscrupulous
insinuate
rehash

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
oblivious
impartial
salvage
solace

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
polarize
appalling
rancorous
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
embellish
curtail
finite
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."