ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 838437 Results

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1 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
melodious
avian
impudence
moderate

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
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authoritarian
corroborate
gruesome
precept

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
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comparable
articulate
penurious
flaw

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
repentant
odious
celebrated
compulsion

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
melodious
scamper
pallid

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."