ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 103760 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

Review

1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
turpitude
apathetic
servile
obdurate

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
antidote
polarize
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
benevolent
defect
appalling
fickle

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
archetypal
deceit
parity
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
fragile
adversary
limited
supple

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."