ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 439515 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
genial
appalling
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
advantageous
plaudits
recrimination

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
ethical
sociability
disdain
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
methodical
bird–like
gargantuan
absolve

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
fraud
gruff
ramble
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."