ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 605438 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
conduit
beat
serenity

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
heed
spew
rehash
extol

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
prominence
chaos
induce

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
adversary
salvage
archaic

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
mandate
pompous
foil
lurid

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."