ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 299582 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
precept
indecorous
extenuating
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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
illuminate
aesthete
repel

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
colossal
repentant
suspect
civility

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incumbent
drub
flourish
parity

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
insolence
drub
mitigating
stern

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."