ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 402250 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
camaraderie
eloquent
pantomime

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
beneficial
archaic
shorten
stifle

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The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
conduit
peace
exception
implement

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
turmoil
beneficial
comparable
cushion

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The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
impenitent
courtesy
demean
appraise

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."