ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130521 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
apathetic
implausible
impudence
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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
belated
genial
duplicity
connoisseur

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
antiquated
abate
insolence

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
frugal
combustion
flaunt
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
genial
frugal
aerate
perception

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."