ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 195160 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
Score 0% 76%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
immoderate
equitable
timid
revoke

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
nurture
inviolable
deceit
mundane

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
anthology
nurture
commemorate

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
foil
nearness
implausible
plaudits

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
mandate
periodic
stifle

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."