ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 376055 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.01
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
clarity
garish
elate
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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
inviolable
revoke
aerate

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
implement
inflammatory
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
euphoria
ecstatic
surly
ethical

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
demean
duplicity
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."