ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 969378 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
Score 0% 75%

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1 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
extol
repentant
cache
drab

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
rancorous
aerate
embellish

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
abate
placebo
supple

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
incongruous
melodious
regale
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
corrective
combative
turmoil
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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."