ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 157506 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
Score 0% 59%

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1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
placebo
contrite
implausible
pretentious

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
frugal
condone
intelligle
onset

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
artless
liability
pathos
abate

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
disconcert
arbitrate
duplicity
clarity

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
condone
unscrupulous
observe
retroactive

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."