ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258065 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
pomp
entangle
suspect
gargantuan

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
start
unscrupulous
parity
prudent

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
implement
impudent
negate
salvage

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
euphoria
eloquent
turpitude

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
augment
promote
arbitrate
genial

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."