ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 861220 Results

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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
serenity
augment
embellish
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dubious
stern
pretentious
extant

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
composed
fickle
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
appraise
subside
surplus
stealth

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
indecorous
turmoil
proximity
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."