ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 447428 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
archaic
timid
interminable
absolve

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Pantomime most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
charade
drab
methodical
grandiose

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
disdain
comprehensible
combustion

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
mundane
derelict
appalling
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
pomp
repentant
incumbent
intelligle

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."