ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 355952

Questions 5
Words awe, compulsion, inflammatory, insolence, stern

Study Guide

awe
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
compulsion
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.
inflammatory
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
insolence
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
stern
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.