ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 937176 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
refurbish
eulogy
impudence
hedonism

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
accommodate
hopeless
mundane
pantomime

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
abate
flagrant
glorify
lurid

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
meticulous
rhapsody
stealth

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
diffident
scamper
camaraderie
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."