ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 996528 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

Review

1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
revoke
highlight
colossal
oblivious

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
clarity
furtiveness
epistolary
elate

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
scapegoat
mandate
polarize

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
ramble
straddle
meticulous
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
repentant
timid
pathos
beneficial

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."