ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 899308 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
gruff
turpitude
timid
raspy

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
fidelity
accommodate
nurture

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
frugal
opponent
epistolary
mandate

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
surplus
glorify
servile
pallid

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
trove
obdurate
gruff
untenable

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."