ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 74183 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
anthology
hedonism
egotist
waffle

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
solace
appalling
rancorous

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
overjoyed
hedonism
comparable

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
advantageous
propitious
melee
melodious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
pantomime
straddle
melee
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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."