ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 248097 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
brandish
genial
repeated
nurture

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
inviolable
servile
antidote

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
frugal
evasive
revive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
periodic
stifle
buffoonery
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
nurture
mandate
deceit
cunning

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."