ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 99382 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
dubious
meticulous
curtail

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
celebrated
procrastinate
diffident

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
elate
surplus
censure
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
illuminate
cunning
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
insolence
genial
suspect
solace

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."