ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 316319 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
revoke
eloquent
procrastinate
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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
exception
accessible
impudence
plaudits

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Plaudits most nearly means:
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defiant
lurid
melee
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Intricate most nearly means:
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impenitent
complicated
awe
stifle

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
melee
methodical
raspy

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."