ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 819011 Results

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1 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
servile
lenient
antidote

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
eloquent
incidental
strategem
exasperation

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
benefactor
pompous
retroactive

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
appalling
lenient
ecstatic

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
compulsion
combustion
moderate
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."