ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 139963 Results

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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
incongruous
plaudits
suspect
inviolable

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embellish
brandish
deceit
finite

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
augment
frugal
comprehensible
impenitent

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
fragile
prune
assess
retroactive

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
clarity
flagrant
implement

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."