ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 101735 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
gravity
fidelity
obdurate
regale

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
derelict
rhapsody
buffoonery
odious

Solution
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. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
aesthete
impenitent
derivative
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
precept
handicap
insolence
flaw

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
demean
charade
extol
fickle

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."