ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 564354 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
absolve
antidote
impudence
rail

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
regurgitate
turpitude
benefactor

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
76% Answer Correctly
postponement
lenient
buffoonery
lurid

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
conduit
appalling
obdurate
compulsion

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Aesthete most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
stealth
cunning
plaudits

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."