ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 150790 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
rhapsody
gargantuan
heed

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
stern
curtail
cunning
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
corrosive
entertain
condone
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
entangle
insinuate
mask
comparable

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
repentant
catastrophic
slavish
duplicity

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."