ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 223231 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.93
Score 0% 79%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
accessible
mediate
timid
clarity

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
distortion
grandiose
corrective

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
pathos
induce
command
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
distortion
incite
opportune
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
implausible
systematic
eloquent
benefactor

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."