ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 644662 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
demeanor
impudence
diffident
incidental

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
cunning
defiant
slavish
intricate

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
precept
iridescent
proximity

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
rancorous
foil
unscrupulous
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
colossal
melodious
clarity

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."