ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 717731 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
finite
immoderate
buffoonery

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
71% Answer Correctly
mandate
mask
penurious
prune

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
distortion
ominous
perception
flaunt

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
meticulous
combustion
aerate
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
conduit
derivative
corrective
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."