ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 359126 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.01
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1 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
awe
garish
condone

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
pomp
brandish
perception
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
egotist
composed
inscription
parity

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
mediate
perception
rancorous

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
demeanor
divination
defiant
flaunt

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."