ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 635101 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
fragile
repel
flourish

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
benefactor
mundane
epitaph
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
periodic
gruff
entertain
immoderate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
prudent
precept
detect
pallid

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
censure
exalt
methodical

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."