ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130689 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
proximity
conduit
advantageous
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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
pretentious
redouble
advantageous
implausible

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
benevolent
refurbish
stern
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
supple
awe
merciful
recrimination

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
ramble
supple
incumbent
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."