ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 261008 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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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
epitaph
indecorous
solace
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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
corrective
antiquated
abate
discern

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
parity
insinuate
gravity

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
60% Answer Correctly
preclude
sensualism
insinuate
onset

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
combustion
indecorous
ceaseless
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."