ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 585497 Results

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1 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
turmoil
incisive
opportune

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
solace
extenuating
exasperation
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
comparable
fidelity
turpitude
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
periodic
pretentious
overjoyed
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
liability
composed
proximity
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."