ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 315005 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
benefactor
flaunt
pathos
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
polarize
inviolable
limited
preclude

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
channel
lenient
celebrated
scamper

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
lurid
vulgar
heed
appraise

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
lenient
sociable
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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."