ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 719446 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
accentuate
obnoxious
mediate
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
promote
procrastinate
combustion
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
elusive
implement
altruistic
repentant

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
promote
combustion
precept
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
raspy
serenity
derelict

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."