ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 919876 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
flaw
absolve
recrimination

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
deferment
embellish
mask
fraud

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
combative
finite
gravity
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
methodical
proximity
advantageous

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
redouble
illuminate
oxygenate
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."