ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 449727 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
absolve
methodical
flaunt

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
euphoria
compulsion
courtesy
disdain

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
disconcert
foster
retroactive
moderate

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
plaudits
extant
flaunt
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
straddle
euphoria
seditious
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."