ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 222917 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
nurture
opponent
repel
supple

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
moderate
buffoonery
tardy
aesthete

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
equitable
inauspicious
opportune

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
awe
comprehensible
scamper

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
liability
suspect
opportune
combative

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."