ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 113387 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
mediate
fragile
insinuate
timid

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
belated
appraise
manifest
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
combustion
banal
rancorous
repentant

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
incisive
extol
comparable
suppress

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
advantageous
placebo
polarize

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."