ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 108417 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
71% Answer Correctly
raspy
censure
timid
fraud

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
plaudits
insolence
keen
belated

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
authoritarian
inflammatory
foil

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
cache
opportune
benefactor
flagrant

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
fickle
ethical
aerate

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."