ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 279598 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
eulogy
dupe
cunning
liability

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", 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."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
promote
serenity
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
melee
suspect
duplicity

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
67% Answer Correctly
impassive
exalt
incongruous
pathos

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
incisive
comprehensible
inviolable

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."