ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 960816 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
Score 0% 60%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
retroactive
awe
discern
timid

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
immoderate
absolve
oblilgatory
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
mandate
extenuating
erratic
censure

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
flaunt
euphoria
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
genial
elation
benevolent
incidental

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."