ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 255101 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
flourish
obdurate
placebo
appalling

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
regurgitate
pomp
incisive

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
revive
apathetic
eloquent

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
corroborate
garish
intricate
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
mundane
pantomime
conduit
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."