ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 212367 Results

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1 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
accessible
timid
authoritarian
serenity

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
serene
garish
censure
illuminate

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
epistolary
facade
sociable

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
punctual
appraise
unnerve
demeanor

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
epistolary
colossal
obdurate
scamper

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."