ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 808016 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
pretentious
extol
comparable
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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
plaudits
meticulous
awe

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
stealth
rhapsody
induce

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
garish
unscrupulous
pomp
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
avian
seditious
diffident
prune

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."