ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 909641 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
futile
benefactor
awe
opponent

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
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apathetic
elate
inviolable

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
combustion
benefactor
incidental
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
onset
retrograde
civility
fickle

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
parity
flaunt
duplicity

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."