ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 986203 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
grandiose
interminable
comfort
accommodate

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
timid
obnoxious
scamper
turmoil

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
exasperation
ramble
elation

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
pomp
eulogy
recrimination
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
raucous
onset
handicap
aesthete

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."