ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 246231 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
fraud
supple
facade

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
appalling
prune
nurture
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
drab
pathos
buffoonery
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
solace
merciful
salvage
brandish

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
rhapsody
repentant
disconcert

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."