ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 44396 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
fragile
impudence
epitaph
catastrophic

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
placebo
prudent
grandiose

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
prudent
incidental
punctual

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
akin
scapegoat
conduit
appalling

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
frugal
elusive
observe
redouble

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."