ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 361533 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
diffident
perception
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
manifest
courtesy
rail
extant

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
polarize
inflammatory
anomaly
repentant

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
perception
ploy
articulate
anthology

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
appalling
regurgitate
complement
epistolary

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."