ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 37013 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ethical
ominous
prominence
appalling

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
genial
hopeless
pretentious
appalling

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
trove
intricate
condone
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
epistolary
moderate
excessive
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
extenuating
refurbish
dupe
civility

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."