ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 359733 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
combative
obdurate
archetypal
benefactor

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
salvage
untenable
sameness
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
advantageous
exception
dash
repel

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
turpitude
precept
courtesy
mandate

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
precept
impudence
inviolable
plaudits

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."