ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 16578 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
eulogy
suspect
scamper
combustion

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
66% Answer Correctly
eulogy
authoritarian
neutralize
implement

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
pathos
pantomime
onset

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
punctual
benevolent
destitute
intricate

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
iridescent
subside
periodic
liability

Solution
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. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."