ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 18027 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
induce
benefactor
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impenitent
ploy
parity
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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
abate
pretentious
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
combustion
censure
reanimate
salvage

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
moderate
catastrophic
redouble
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."