ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 94758 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
extol
vulgar
censure
diffident

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
methodical
naive
impudence
camaraderie

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
corrective
handicap
genial
melee

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
composed
revoke
rescue
belated

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
upbraid
pretense
elusive

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."