ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 724 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
ramble
embellish
pleasant
penurious

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
pomp
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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
commemorate
anomaly
apathetic
entangle

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
disconcert
refurbish
gravity
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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
buffoonery
periodic
compulsion

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."