ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 312188 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.82
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
aerate
corrective
obdurate
mandate

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
extol
defiant
ethical
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
disconcert
keen
deferment

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
colossal
frugal
curtail
appalling

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
salvage
belated
manifest

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."