ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 46922 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
mediate
impudent
extol
garish

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
benevolent
refurbish
pathos
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pathos
indecorous
oblivious
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
85% Answer Correctly
loyalty
futile
adversary
salvage

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
fragile
impudence
pallid
raspy

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."