ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 932037 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
dubious
disdain
punctual

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
oblivious
reanimate
eloquent
advantageous

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
censure
deferment
antidote
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
turpitude
harsh
pallid
anthology

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
elate
stern
cover
servile

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."