ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 163867 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
sociable
perception
impudence
fragile

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
raspy
anthology
equitable
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
precept
melee
redouble

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
conduit
solace
verify
exasperation

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
penurious
epitaph
repeated
anthology

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."