ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 96612 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
equitable
timid
duplicity
adversary

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
derelict
inflammatory
immoderate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
advantageous
accentuate
connoisseur
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
parity
condone
demean
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
illuminate
renovate
celebrated
raucous

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."