ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 697296 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
finite
euphoria
impudence
genial

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
perception
foil
rule

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
defiant
accessible
raspy
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
accommodate
gravity
waffle
redouble

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
comparable
manifest
compassion
rancorous

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."