ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 26280 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
fraud
clairvoyance
impudent
fidelity

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
stifle
inflammatory
advantageous

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
plaudits
stern
highlight
methodical

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
stealth
lurid
serenity

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
pathos
salvage
dash
brandish

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."