ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 779544 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
diffident
impudence
celebrated
revoke

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
discern
accentuate
rhapsody
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
heed
drub
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
extant
defiant
tardy
pretentious

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The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
elusive
delight
grandiose
mundane

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The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."