ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 200618 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
discern
adversary
augment
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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
futile
enhance
moderate
recrimination

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
divination
moderate
opportune
penurious

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
epistolary
heinous
ploy
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
archaic
advance
combative
accessible

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."