ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 750591 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
flagrant
deferment
catastrophic
cure

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
composed
pretentious
plaudits
turmoil

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
supple
comparable
timid
gruff

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
revive
clairvoyance
channel
genial

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
moderate
raspy
extol
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."