ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 828959 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
archetypal
manifest
diffident

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
repentant
preclude
incidental
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
insolence
timid
drab
melee

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
exception
impenitent
adversary
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
rehash
egotist
pretentious

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."