ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 474923 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
brandish
lenient
colossal
impudence

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
60% Answer Correctly
perception
refurbish
diffident
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
genial
inscription
absolve
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
demeanor
placebo
benefactor

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
fragile
solace
repulse
extant

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."