ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 845334

Questions 5
Words exception, flaunt, heinous, insolence, repentant

Study Guide

exception
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
flaunt
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
heinous
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
insolence
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
repentant
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.