ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 176216 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
anthology
obdurate
turmoil

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
proximity
accommodate
anomaly
colossal

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
cognition
scapegoat
defiant

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
promote
unscrupulous
shimmering
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
frugal
pathos
revive
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."