ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 527774 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
duplicity
celebrated
exasperation
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
elusive
prudent
gravity
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
demeanor
disconcert
pale
illuminate

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
preclude
awe
timid
lenient

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
80% Answer Correctly
meticulous
tardy
obnoxious
absolve

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."