ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 661209 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
combustion
suspect
obnoxious
flaw

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
hedonism
straddle
implement

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
duplicity
censure
untenable

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
eulogy
derelict
naive
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
awe
stealth
grandiose
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."