ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14159 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
Score 0% 78%

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1 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pantomime
pretentious
suspect
moderate

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
benefactor
unscrupulous
ramble
medium

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
accessible
colossal
retroactive

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
anthology
catastrophic
flaunt

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
exalt
incumbent
approachable
pretentious

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."