ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 215765 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
futile
timid
turpitude
gravity

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
comprehensible
implement
embellish

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
cunning
promote
refurbish
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
prune
benevolent
buffer
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
civility
demeanor
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."