ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 414958 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
drub
camaraderie
untenable

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
gravity
seriousness
drab
civility

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
aerate
impartial
flaw
futile

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Authoritarian most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
strict
adversary
indecorous
commemorate

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
drab
incidental
elusive

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."