ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 459211 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.66
Score 0% 53%

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1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
heed
antidote
scamper

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
foil
benefactor
preclude

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
implausible
onset
waffle
defiant

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
ramble
incumbent
perception
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
mundane
refurbish
accessible

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."