ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 525759 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
ethical
duplicity
aesthete

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
immoderate
timid
prune
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
fidelity
systematic
methodical
finite

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
stern
remedial
parity
aerate

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
archetypal
disconcert
meticulous
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."