ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 465378 Results

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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
defiant
preclude
lurid

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
clairvoyance
deceit
compulsion

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
pantomime
hedonism
anthology
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beneficial
lenient
curtail
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
commemorate
parade
antidote
conduit

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."