ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 354543 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
flaunt
suspect
ramble
foil

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
civility
promote
derelict
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
iridescent
stealth
exasperation
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
anthology
imply
manifest

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Liability most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
induce
epistolary
handicap
fidelity

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."