ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 780656 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
aesthete
melodious
prominence

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
beneficial
handicap
oblivious
insolence

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
adversary
solace
rail

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
buffer
mandate
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
raucous
mandate
bitter
serenity

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."