ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 888804 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
curtail
vulgar
foil
raspy

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
drab
obnoxious
prudent
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
flourish
strict
accessible
fragile

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
embellish
suspect
garish
condone

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
adversary
heed
meticulous
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."