ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 766121 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
pallid
comfort
civility
euphoria

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
awe
impudence
incumbent
prudent

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
epistolary
scorn
incongruous
methodical

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
incongruous
inviolable
stifle

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
polarize
merciful
gargantuan
incumbent

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."