ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 296007 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
pretentious
inauspicious
obdurate
inviolable

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
lurid
recrimination
foil
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
gruff
raspy
dupe
mediate

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
duplicity
flaw
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
mediate
peace
parity
solace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."