ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 414036 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
drab
surplus
seriousness
revoke

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
augment
obnoxious
inflammatory

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
ploy
pomp
mind
disconcert

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
appalling
naive
rail
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
mandate
exasperation
compulsion
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."