ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170789 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
elusive
entangle
ecstatic
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
melee
elusive
opportune
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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
embellish
extol
spew
condone

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
intricate
derelict
corrupt
eloquent

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
fragile
unscrupulous
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."