ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 206367 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
proximity
exasperation
accentuate

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
pallid
retroactive
exception

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
inflammatory
penurious
periodic

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Accessible most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
awe
accessible
approachable
pantomime

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
immoderate
incidental
fragile

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."