ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 781406 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
extol
revive
suspect
appraise

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
preclude
elusive
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
indecorous
shorten
extenuating
combustion

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
eulogy
perception
accessible
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
incidental
impenitent
raspy
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."