ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 689277 Results

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1 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
oblivious
impudence
comprehensible
pomp

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
prune
procrastinate
mundane
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Raucous most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
rowdy
diffident
regale
augment

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
revive
classic
indecorous

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
grandiose
corrosive
extenuating
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."