ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 888458 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
incisive
abate
impudence
clairvoyance

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
melee
serenity
surfeit
pallid

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
exception
unscrupulous
condone
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
archaic
enormous
pretense
equitable

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
intricate
ethical
implement
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."