ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 494961 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.96
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
exasperation
indecorous
scamper

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
trove
compulsion
opponent
conduit

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
solace
command
conduit
adversary

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
derivative
comparable
appraise
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
stifle
benevolent
repeated
extenuating

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."