ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 891170 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
entangle
catastrophic
fickle

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
cache
intricate
fraud
serenity

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
insolence
eulogy
harsh
extenuating

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
ethical
liability
bitter
appalling

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
accommodate
prune
compulsion

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."