ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 92993 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
perception
beat
accentuate
immoderate

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
polarize
prune
brandish

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
insolence
onset
perception
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
extenuating
penurious
chaos
sociable

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
retroactive
duplicity
altruistic
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."