ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 383232 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
extol
discern
revive
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
perception
revoke
impudence
combustion

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
implausible
insinuate
scorn
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
fragile
exalt
petty
revoke

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
raspy
ramble
abate

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."