ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 12414 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
regurgitate
flourish
combustion

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
appraise
glorify
serenity
retroactive

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
buffoonery
clarity
exalt

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
derelict
odious
polarize
moderate

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
benevolent
discern
elusive
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."