ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 264696 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
flaw
obdurate
aesthete

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pathos
proximity
pretentious
retroactive

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
penurious
prominence
advantageous

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impenitent
euphoria
impudence
manifest

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
precept
embellish
insolence
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."