ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 975206 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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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
gargantuan
combustion
inflammatory
suspect

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
derelict
flourish
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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
extenuating
catastrophic
distortion

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
fragile
equitable
suppress
flagrant

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
beneficial
extol
defect
heed

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."