ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 169966 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
meticulous
scamper
stealth
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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
hedonism
deferment
incongruous
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
euphoria
flaw
epitaph
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
corrosive
surplus
articulate
gravity

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
negate
raspy
appalling
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."