ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 227954 Results

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1 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
obnoxious
fickle
supple

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
periodic
extol
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
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rehash
archaic
glorify
extol

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
futile
heed
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
placebo
stifle
raspy

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."