ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 908847 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
intricate
extenuating
censure

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
retroactive
appraise
defiant

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
belated
complement
flagrant
fraud

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
serenity
diffident
belated
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
fragile
suppress
polarize
liability

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."