ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 249301 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
obdurate
obnoxious
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
foil
observe
gruff
abate

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
anthology
suspect
revoke
compulsion

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
raucous
scapegoat
flagrant

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
flourish
demean
oblivious
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."