ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 397363 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
discern
elucidate
commemorate
disdain

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
prune
discern
disdain
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
untenable
fastidious
flaw
raucous

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
retroactive
exception
approachable
awe

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
futile
archaic
timid
fidelity

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."