ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 703916 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
corrosive
trove
ecstatic
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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
belated
pantomime
brawl
extol

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
conduit
defiant
complicated
adversary

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
placebo
cushion
curtail
drub

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
heed
duplicity
deceit
meticulous

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."