ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 50058 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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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
suspect
intricate
composed
salvage

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
commemorate
discern
entertain
comparable

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
elate
punctual
liability
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
derelict
apathetic
deceit
manifest

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
proximity
mitigating
frugal
extenuating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."