ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 860439 Results

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1 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
comparable
incisive
impudence
iridescent

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
intricate
flourish
antiquated
antidote

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
appraise
civility
gruff
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
insolence
repel
flourish
extol

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
ecstatic
indecorous
stealth

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."