ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 672567 Results

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Correct 0 3.19
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
futile
exception
equitable
impudence

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

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

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
demeanor
implausible
homage
revoke

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
punctual
dash
salvage
polarize

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
plaudits
comprehensible
mandate

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."