ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 917257 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
plaudits
impudence
immoderate
gargantuan

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
heinous
retrograde
camaraderie
commemorate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
gargantuan
insinuate
salvage

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
incidental
melee
classic
stern

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
negate
keen
pallid

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."