ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216246 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
immoderate
obdurate
unscrupulous
stifle

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
appalling
urge
aerate
ploy

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
corrective
repentant
parade
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
periodic
conduit
seriousness
censure

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
frugal
curtail
veneration
gravity

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."