ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 91619 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.74
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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
turpitude
combustion
impudence
buffoonery

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
untenable
frugal
pantomime
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
absolve
impenitent
brandish
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
penurious
pretentious
grandiose

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
disconcert
celebrated
exception
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."