ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 364770 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
Score 0% 63%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
abate
induce
melodious
impudence

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
deferment
frugal
melee
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
fragile
punctual
upbraid
redouble

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pretentious
corrosive
deceit
extenuating

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
supple
placebo
lenient

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."