ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 472869 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
appalling
collection
repel
adversary

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
preclude
melee
insolence

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
genial
embellish
obnoxious
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
ramble
regurgitate
comprehensible
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
heinous
raucous
exception
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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."