ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 951850 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
composed
corroborate
fickle

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
refurbish
gravity
duplicity

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
hedonism
ecstatic
repeated
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
imply
regale
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
periodic
honorable
incongruous

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."