ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 308943 Results

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1 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
opportune
diffident
drab
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
ramble
catastrophic
rowdy
solace

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
equitable
garish
fickle

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
lurid
incidental
pretentious
duplicity

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
compulsion
pomp
evasive
parity

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."