ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 440380 Results

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
flagrant
awe
negate
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
mundane
pomp
buffer
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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
anthology
delay
pomp
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
conduit
strict
pathos
clarity

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
opportune
fidelity
intelligle
lurid

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."