ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 160599 Results

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1 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
raspy
turmoil
timid
stealth

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exasperation
extenuating
serenity
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
scamper
neutralize
perception
proximity

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
glorify
heed
rail
derivative

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The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
equitable
entertain
incongruous
augment

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."