ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 511841 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
avian
beat
extant
pathos

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
fickle
rehash
archetypal
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
facade
flourish
combative
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
nurture
scamper
overjoyed
adversary

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
plaudits
charade
abate
melee

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."