ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130362 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
immoderate
methodical
manifest

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
augment
flaunt
corrosive
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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
placebo
combative
brawl
pretentious

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sociable
handicap
plaudits
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
diffident
fickle
lucidity
lenient

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."