ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 250961 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

Review

1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
derivative
deferment
duplicity
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 duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
implausible
suspect
rhapsody
rehash

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
antidote
servile
crafty
appalling

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
epistolary
repel
onset

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
frail
appalling
fickle
melodious

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."