ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 720194 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Implement most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
execute
civility
punctual
iridescent

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
buffer
parity
pretentious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
deferment
bird–like
benevolent
lenient

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
defiant
waffle
comparable
drab

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
derelict
scapegoat
antiquated
elate

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."