ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 264553 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
surplus
pleasant
retroactive
grandiose

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
discern
exalt
conduit
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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
moderate
retroactive
buffoonery
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
antidote
nurture
flaunt
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
duplicity
keen
gravity

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."