ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 94487 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.95
Score 0% 59%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
defiant
buffoonery
pallid
veneration

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
methodical
apathetic
banal
refurbish

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
diffident
procrastinate
turmoil
tardy

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
turmoil
scamper
retrograde
opportune

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
periodic
futile
impudent
melodious

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."