ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 677530 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
demean
unscrupulous
ramble

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
ethical
embellish
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
regale
foil
benevolent
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
oblivious
cure
methodical
recrimination

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
combustion
insolence
gargantuan
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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."