ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 743903 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
placebo
benevolent
naive

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
servile
timid
incidental
accessible

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
egotist
intricate
delight
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
placebo
impenitent
sameness
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
retroactive
derivative
start
polarize

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."