ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 188457 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
regale
derelict
stifle

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
corrosive
raspy
appraise

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
drub
absolve
retrograde
prominence

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
flaunt
defect
incisive
extant

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
pallid
derelict
ethical
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."