ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 99952 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cunning
clairvoyance
eloquent
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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
precept
intricate
redouble

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
extol
servile
clairvoyance
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
serenity
ecstatic
penurious
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
delay
distortion
redouble
meticulous

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."