ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 165551 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
revive
raucous
impudence
advantageous

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
gruff
melodious
archetypal
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
flaunt
discern
foil
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
rail
plaudits
renown
aesthete

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
incumbent
artless
brandish
trove

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."