ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 527705 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
pathos
onset
beat
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
conduit
embellish
melee
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
mandate
brawl
refurbish
preclude

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
polarize
manifest
aggressive
oblivious

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
aesthete
obnoxious
contortion
combative

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."