ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 980725 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
intricate
ecstatic
comparable

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
plaudits
nurture
indecorous

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
oblivious
prominence
waffle
hedonism

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pomp
inviolable
parity
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
plaudits
antidote
unscrupulous

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."