ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 242925 Results

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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
euphoria
onset
drub

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
incidental
irritation
exception
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
87% Answer Correctly
precept
apathetic
admired
embellish

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
mundane
penurious
demean
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
abate
punctual
nearness
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."