ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 690477 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
hedonism
deferment
impudence
raspy

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
demeanor
accessible
mundane

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
refurbish
benevolent
spew
illuminate

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
buffer
plaudits
rule
flaw

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
mundane
demeanor
negate

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."