ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 470470 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
illuminate
prominence
anthology

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
combustion
conduit
stifle
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
nurture
advance
flaw
grandiose

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
flourish
compassion
refurbish
turpitude

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
benevolent
mediate
extant
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."