ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 148627 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
repel
rehash
extol

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
finite
accommodate
polarize

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
civility
akin
incumbent
flaunt

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
dubious
mandate
extol
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
rehash
supple
prominence
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."