ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 457261 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
impenitent
suspect
fragile
apathetic

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
moderate
mandate
pleasant
implement

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
archetypal
epistolary
indecorous
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
pallid
comparable
induce
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
belated
punctual
gravity

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."