ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 913782 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
induce
impudence
clarity
rail

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
placebo
futile
liability
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
aerate
trim
exalt
regale

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
ploy
euphoria
induce

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
intricate
punctual
medium
prune

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."