ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 272782 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.95
Score 0% 59%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
drub
naive
proximity

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
heinous
penurious
benefactor
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
revoke
fragile
parade
plaudits

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
embellish
censure
antiquated
pretentious

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
benevolent
pathos
gaudy
rail

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."