ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 847764 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
Score 0% 75%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
pretense
beat
elate
placebo

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
drab
perception
disconcert
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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
trove
liability
approachable
repentant

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
extenuating
living
promote
incisive

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
liability
exalt
demeanor
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."