ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953034

Questions 5
Words curtail, elate, insolence, intricate, revoke

Study Guide

curtail
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
elate
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
insolence
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
intricate
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
revoke
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.