ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 435790 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
incidental
stealth
impudence
polarize

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
intricate
benevolent
negate

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
eulogy
exasperation
corrective
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
keen
obnoxious
pretentious

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
derivative
civility
beneficial
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."