ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 283171 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
trove
facade
finite
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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
melodious
suspect
periodic
cunning

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
onset
detect
iridescent
intricate

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
pallid
prominence
parity
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
salvage
baseless
condone

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."