ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 796230 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
illuminate
impudence
melee
pallid

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
glorify
aerate
punctual
rancorous

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Repentant most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
sociable
composed
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
antidote
entangle
slavish
benevolent

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
diffident
opportune
civility
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."