ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 587478 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
pathos
elate
fidelity

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
exasperation
insolence
gruff
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
pompous
antidote
drub

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
flagrant
impenitent
foster
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
incidental
naive
intricate
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."