ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 936588 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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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
immoderate
scapegoat
suspect
redouble

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
absolve
flourish
foil
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
drab
penurious
repentant
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
rancorous
immoderate
untenable
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
celebrated
fastidious
fickle
heinous

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."