ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 960703 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
euphoria
impudence
trove
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
drab
negate
embellish
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
demeanor
moderate
celebrated

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
demean
iridescent
sparing
placebo

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
refurbish
implausible
mitigating
clarity

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."