ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 320993 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
distortion
heinous
pallid

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
epitaph
serenity
defiant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
foil
eloquent
antidote
cure

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
apathetic
timid
beneficial
penurious

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
illuminate
deceit
dubious
eulogy

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."