ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 954005 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
revoke
turpitude
precept

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
flaw
retroactive
placebo

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
disconcert
appalling
flourish
upbraid

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
polarize
gruff
lenient
impudence

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
intricate
indecorous
blowhard
prominence

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."