ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 395098 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
archaic
timid
celebrated
advantageous

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
stifle
dreary
onset
moderate

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
lurid
supple
charade
eulogy

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
stifle
review
stern
insinuate

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
polarize
evident
turmoil
preclude

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."