ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 674689 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
periodic
suspect
pantomime
benevolent

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
flourish
iridescent
straddle

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
excessive
epitaph
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
antidote
opportune
accentuate
courtesy

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
advantageous
pathos
moderate

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."