ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 259724 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
camaraderie
perception
mandate

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
precept
prudent
sensualism
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
salvage
raucous
flaw
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
incumbent
oblivious
advance
periodic

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
repel
antidote
archetypal
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."