ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 674244 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
compulsion
elusive
impudence
implausible

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
mediate
scamper
placebo

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
precept
disdain
servile

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
altruistic
equitable
avian

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
heed
highlight
aesthete

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."