ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 367013 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
fidelity
interminable
impudence
untenable

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
buffer
corrective
derelict
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
penurious
repel
redouble
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
derivative
supple
beneficial
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
impenitent
demean
aggressive
sociable

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."