ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 12978 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
frugal
impudence
extant
duplicity

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
straddle
oblivious
veneration
lurid

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
ecstatic
brawl
extenuating

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
sociable
archetypal
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
compulsion
oxygenate
dubious
intricate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."