ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 179703

Questions 5
Words abate, anthology, drub, fragile, revive

Study Guide

abate
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
anthology
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
drub
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
fragile
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
revive
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.