ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 583955 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
derivative
appalling
obnoxious
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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
gruff
solace
bird–like
drub

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
gravity
patron
appraise
diffident

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
brandish
exalt
handicap
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
crafty
pathos
polarize

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."