ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 721660 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
combative
interminable
beat
aesthete

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
lenient
inauspicious
spew
punctual

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
honorable
immoderate
pomp

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
commemorate
improbable
straddle
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
combustion
scapegoat
induce
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."