ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 817208 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
repel
impudence
plaudits
straddle

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
promote
duplicity
impartial
meticulous

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
heinous
deceit
cunning
accessible

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
lenient
regale
adorn
belated

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
demean
archaic
redouble
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."