ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 479430 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
corrosive
untenable
accessible

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
62% Answer Correctly
recrimination
bitter
perception
gruff

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
pantomime
articulate
colossal
incumbent

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
epistolary
incongruous
assess
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
insolence
urge
pomp
awe

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."