ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 546621 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
indecorous
prominence
untenable

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
derelict
timid
interminable
prudent

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
cunning
rail
extant
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
benefactor
stifle
elucidate
hedonism

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
pallid
lurid
channel
deferment

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."