ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 8986 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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
suspect
naive
exasperation
adversary

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
interminable
inflammatory
verify
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
meticulous
obnoxious
inviolable

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
flourish
untenable
incite
periodic

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
moderate
incisive
rescind
placebo

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."