ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 436375 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

Review

1 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
discern
extant
duplicity

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
negate
parade
incisive
gravity

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
fickle
timid
rehash
extant

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
petty
censure
demeanor
pallid

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
roam
appalling
aerate
epistolary

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."