ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 359529 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
benevolent
condone
pretense
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
melodious
facade
stealth

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Diffident most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
appalling
extant
timid
derivative

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
genial
regurgitate
exception

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
colossal
futile
opponent
adversary

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."