ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 178540 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
Score 0% 63%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
insolence
censure
moderate
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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
flagrant
melodious
divination
corrective

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
extant
cushion
appalling
egotist

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
supple
lurid
adorn
serenity

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
adversary
beneficial
gravity
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."