ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 905978 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
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1 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
commonplace
avian
composed

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
entangle
veneration
servile
surplus

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
discern
turmoil
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
prune
elusive
discern

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
refurbish
proximity
diffident
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."