ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 656252 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.06
Score 0% 81%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
redouble
ramble
turpitude

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
rancorous
pomp
parity

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
extenuating
garish
imply
solace

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
meticulous
incidental
plaudits
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
iridescent
scamper
pretense
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."