ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 550496 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
repel
untenable
supple
timid

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
pathos
mask
eloquent
drub

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
drub
liability
catastrophic
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
epistolary
limited
induce
derelict

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
gravity
composed
pretense
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."