ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 821384 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
straddle
comparable
compulsion

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
fickle
pathos
diffident

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
methodical
raucous
recrimination
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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
pretense
incisive
corrective
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
demean
pretense
imply
stealth

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."