ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 622005 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
benevolent
straddle
precept

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
commemorate
melodious
unscrupulous
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
hedonism
commemorate
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
antidote
cushion
regurgitate
foil

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
curtail
beat
flourish
proximity

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."