ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 982424 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
prominence
impudence
indecorous
methodical

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
camaraderie
pretense
intricate

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
placebo
stifle
repulse
dubious

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
egotist
supple
start
pretentious

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
apathetic
colossal
timid
intricate

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."