ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 520991 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
insinuate
abate
cunning

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
accentuate
pathos
handicap
interminable

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
incumbent
stealth
pomp
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
induce
pretentious
insinuate

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
impenitent
jocularity
compulsion
corroborate

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."