ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 574051 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
prominence
fidelity
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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
grandiose
entangle
pretense

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
pathos
embroil
eloquent
combative

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
lenient
mundane
pantomime
foster

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
equitable
insinuate
bird–like
stifle

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."