ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 927722 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
foil
combative
impudence
moderate

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
intricate
stealth
frugal

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
methodical
anomaly
flaw
melee

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
58% Answer Correctly
placebo
inauspicious
elation
plaudits

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
absolve
polarize
start
anthology

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."