ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 517647 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
prominence
inviolable
timid
derelict

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
flagrant
plaudits
negate
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
disconcert
fidelity
oblivious

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
ethical
incite
insinuate
onset

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
accessible
mundane
combative

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."