ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 630384 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
incumbent
gravity
timid
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
straddle
contrite
exasperation
clarity

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
implement
discern
jocularity
exasperation

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
incumbent
untenable
lucidity
revoke

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
brandish
perception
intricate
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."