ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 346038 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
conduit
aerate
salvage
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
melodious
catastrophic
comprehensible
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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
disconcert
incumbent
brandish

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
futile
archetypal
interminable
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
appraise
postponement
unscrupulous
redouble

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."