ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 540895 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
fraud
rehash
raspy

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
pomp
nurture
pantomime

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
insolence
parity
straddle
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
straddle
timid
extol
belated

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
epitaph
exasperation
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."