ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 272215 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
eloquent
extenuating
impudence
flaw

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
aesthete
beneficial
adversary
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
repentant
neutralize
incongruous
absolve

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
garish
sociability
polarize
mandate

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
prominence
adversary
crafty
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."