ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 158376 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
derelict
inflammatory
suspect
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
scamper
discern
impassive
ramble

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
85% Answer Correctly
promote
impenitent
advantageous
implement

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
heinous
comprehensible
flourish
illuminate

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
exception
polarize
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."