ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 654579 Results

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1 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
repel
grandiose
pretentious

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 pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
refurbish
hedonism
trove

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
promote
liability
written
immoderate

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Induce most nearly means:
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repentant
incite
untenable
melodious

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
adversary
derivative
insinuate
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."