ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 875266 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
parity
timid
flagrant
futile

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
civility
pretentious
aesthete

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
fickle
prominence
harsh
perception

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
punctual
aesthete
abate
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
foil
belated
loyalty
induce

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."