ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 79686 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
Score 0% 61%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
turmoil
clairvoyance
supple
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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
comparable
fastidious
foil
abate

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
pantomime
refurbish
euphoria
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
combustion
induce
mediate

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
accommodate
rail
regale

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."