ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 375581 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
inauspicious
mediate
moderate

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
solace
melee
naive

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
stealth
redouble
precept
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
repel
impudent
placebo
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
liability
procrastinate
rhapsody
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."