ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 590185 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
aerate
revive
impudence
prudent

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
induce
kudos
regale
recrimination

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
flourish
implausible
manifest
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
accentuate
embellish
refurbish

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
egotist
revive
archetypal

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."