ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 723424 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
penurious
impudence
incidental
turmoil

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
benefactor
retrograde
genial
periodic

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
exalt
implausible
apathetic

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
revive
implausible
revoke

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
beat
mediate
appalling
derelict

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."