ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 745000 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
promote
perception
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
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gruff
gruesome
discern
appalling

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
archaic
veneration
advantageous
gruff

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
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extol
raspy
start
moderate

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
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servile
rescind
fidelity
futile

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."