ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 261509 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.96
Score 0% 59%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
solace
clarity
illuminate

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
immoderate
combustion
extol
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
curtail
rehash
shimmering
antidote

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
embellish
entangle
banal
pallid

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
rancorous
discern
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."