ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 192040 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
implausible
polarize
obdurate
disdain

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
interminable
comprehensible
assess
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
immoderate
implement
glaring
garish

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
nurture
combustion
disconcert
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
promote
nearness
dubious
gargantuan

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."