ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 12755 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
buffer
regale
commemorate
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
archetypal
pretense
redouble
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
parity
advantageous
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
equitable
disdain
insinuate

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
ploy
medium
flagrant
drab

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."