ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 796987 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
naive
excessive
garish
archetypal

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
foil
exalt
kudos
lurid

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
raucous
catastrophic
manifest
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
futile
liability
timid
incumbent

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
duplicity
counterclaim
methodical
archetypal

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."