ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 800896 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

Review

1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
stifle
disconcert
beneficial

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
moderate
aggressive
scapegoat
garish

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pathos
deceit
deferment
heed

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 deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
polarize
defect
combative
drub

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
nurture
rhapsody
impartial
brandish

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."