ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 878101 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
advantageous
drub
impudence
turmoil

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
buffer
authoritarian
penurious
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
illuminate
scamper
straddle

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
mandate
abate
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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
camaraderie
upbraid
clarity

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."