ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 106898 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.91
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
augment
banal
flourish
melodious

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
appalling
naive
regurgitate
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
buffer
drab
extant
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
awe
inflammatory
illuminate
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
garish
civility
corruption
brandish

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."