ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 80725 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
augment
eulogy
archaic

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
turpitude
incisive
pomp

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
fragile
apathetic
antiquated
deferment

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
manifest
entertain
refurbish
benefactor

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
commemorate
accommodate
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."