ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 588740 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
punctual
authoritarian
gargantuan

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
condone
preclude
impartial
opportune

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
moderate
interminable
implausible

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
exasperation
pantomime
liability

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", 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 pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
straddle
fickle
merciful
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."