ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 54604 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Diffident most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
deferment
timid
augment

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
liability
altruistic
redouble
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
ramble
beneficial
crafty
promote

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
curtail
benevolent
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
epistolary
suspect
pathos

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."