ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 209574 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
perception
destitute
incongruous
refurbish

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
pretentious
cover
flagrant

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
lenient
subside
curtail
redouble

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
turpitude
penurious
extol

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
distortion
buffoonery
eulogy
brawl

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."