ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 309077 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
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1 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
composed
patron
abate
corrosive

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
appalling
obdurate
procrastinate
refurbish

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pretentious
deceit
derivative
derelict

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
charade
absolve
civility
impenitent

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
mandate
blame
disconcert
deferment

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."