ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 401536 Results

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Correct 0 3.39
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1 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
hedonism
flagrant
drub

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
pretense
obdurate
augment
composed

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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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
finite
avian
glorify
buffoonery

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The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
adversary
incisive
odious
epistolary

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The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Belated most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
gruff
induce
tardy
egotist

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."