ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 877100 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
melee
prune
beat
condone

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
promote
melee
oblivious

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
futile
blame
garish
proximity

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
immoderate
homage
demeanor
revive

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
retroactive
stealth
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."