ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 931619 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
elate
foil
defiant
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
combative
timid
raspy
refurbish

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
moderate
punctual
buffer
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
incisive
adversary
corroborate

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
incongruous
spew
authoritarian
negate

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."