ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 211346 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
drub
proximity
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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
melee
peace
inauspicious
implausible

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
penurious
pliant
opportune
garish

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
dubious
deferment
perception
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
extol
incongruous
pretentious
ethical

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."