ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 722199 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
accessible
raspy
suspect
inflammatory

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
gargantuan
curtail
flaw

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
nurture
oblivious
regurgitate
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
imply
curtail
augment
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
grandiose
antiquated
rancorous
surplus

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."