ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 415449 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
extenuating
turpitude
proximity
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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
incumbent
drub
exalt

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
implement
flourish
parity

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
grandiose
untenable
promote

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
apathetic
pomp
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."