ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 234211 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
extenuating
oblivious
dreary
prune

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
advantageous
repentant
timid
untenable

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
polarize
rowdy
gargantuan
prune

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
facade
colossal
exalt

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
trove
corrosive
untenable

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."