ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 70828 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
epistolary
impudence
incidental
fraud

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
impenitent
stern
preclude
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
entangle
review
augment
exception

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
insolence
benefactor
defiant

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
accessible
arbitrate
euphoria

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."