ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 420535 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
methodical
clarity
turpitude
timid

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
prune
ethical
distortion

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
revoke
admired
absolve

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
aerate
devastating
negate
onset

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
aerate
lurid
finite
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."