ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 696716 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
gruff
combustion
precept
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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
civility
appraise
exalt
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
retroactive
procrastinate
timid
condone

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
exalt
remedial
eloquent
condone

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
servile
augment
articulate
exalt

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."