ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 866047 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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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
redouble
suspect
recrimination
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
drab
timid
insolence
regale

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
delay
impenitent
exception
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
pantomime
equitable
opportune

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
servile
advantageous
anthology
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."