ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 282095 Results

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1 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
corroborate
shorten
mundane
exception

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
belated
suspect
heinous
celebrated

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
oblivious
raspy
frugal
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
eloquent
surplus
complicated
disconcert

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The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
gravity
prompt
scapegoat
liability

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."