ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 189452 Results

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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
pretentious
mandate
obdurate
retroactive

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
duplicity
exasperation
channel
polarize

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
exception
revive
jocularity
scamper

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
eloquent
inscription
disconcert
solace

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
preclude
clarity
stealth
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."