ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 84638 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
immoderate
approachable
comparable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
buffoonery
incisive
derelict

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
brandish
insolence
frugal
epistolary

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
exception
repel
distortion

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
raucous
plaudits
seriousness
exception

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."