ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 49123 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
pallid
mundane
inviolable

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
celebrated
incumbent
aerate
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
flourish
prune
timid
condone

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
intricate
regale
suppress
disconcert

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
revoke
seriousness
authoritarian
stern

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."