ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 971578 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
frugal
fragile
impudence
appalling

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
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abate
fraud
advantageous

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
exception
shimmering
recrimination
distortion

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
turpitude
discern
cunning

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
redouble
blame
placebo
appraise

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."