ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 344784 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
archetypal
flaunt
impudence
advantageous

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
corrosive
cunning
illuminate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
buffer
rail
ecstatic
admired

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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
sociable
pretentious
pathos
gravity

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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
servile
improbable
embellish
interminable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."