ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 173108 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
implausible
disconcert
fidelity
impudence

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 disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
appraise
interminable
drab

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
fidelity
frugal
distortion
entertain

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
stifle
nurture
grandiose

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
abate
obnoxious
apathetic

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."