ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 110198 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
archetypal
abate
untenable

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
inviolable
humble
authoritarian
servile

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
immoderate
patron
eloquent

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
fickle
beneficial
incidental
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
commemorate
corrupt
facade
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."