ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 254346 Results

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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
regale
demeanor
brandish
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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
advantageous
prune
glaring
rancorous

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
65% Answer Correctly
drab
arbitrate
rail
raucous

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
benevolent
liability
benefactor
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
beneficial
rehash
accessible

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."