ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 319420 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
flourish
refurbish
delay

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
negate
precept
trove

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
proximity
timid
anthology
incumbent

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pathos
fastidious
comparable
methodical

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
revoke
excessive
ecstatic
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."