ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 440730 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
diffident
impudence
epistolary
plaudits

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
penurious
incongruous
altruistic
prune

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
retroactive
insinuate
exalt
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
insolence
garish
inappropriate
belated

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
periodic
erratic
ramble
belated

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."