ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 422304 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
untenable
impudence
commemorate
benevolent

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
turmoil
civility
appalling
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
flagrant
living
finite
prune

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
repel
rehash
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
augment
plaudits
composed

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."