ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 245176 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
naive
egotist
impudence
recrimination

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
derivative
contortion
extol
advantageous

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
benefactor
comparable
pompous
exception

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
heinous
liability
stealth
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
garish
inviolable
stern
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."