ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 403346 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
anthology
elate
impudence
unscrupulous

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
untenable
implausible
mask
egotist

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
accessible
awe
lucidity
revoke

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
censure
anthology
trove
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
scamper
moderate
glaring
genial

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."