ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 91590 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
scapegoat
suspect
intricate

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
pallid
moderate
polarize
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
fickle
celebrated
incumbent
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
proximity
corrective
brandish
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
melee
fidelity
akin
prominence

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."