ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 586621 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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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
illuminate
egotist
suspect
clairvoyance

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
awe
hedonism
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
corroborate
prune
lucidity
iridescent

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
melodious
servile
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
extenuating
combustion
impassive
eloquent

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."