ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 542294 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
colossal
insolence
duplicity

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 duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
buffoonery
intricate
garish

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
archetypal
beneficial
collection
solace

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
incumbent
appraise
epitaph

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
augment
comprehensible
condone
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."