ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 262915 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
methodical
pathos
extol
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
egotist
authoritarian
obdurate
revoke

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
diffident
extenuating
stern

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
belated
renovate
salvage
rancorous

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
colossal
corrosive
baseless
absolve

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."