ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 481651 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
untenable
curtail
surplus
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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
combustion
futile
enhance
prominence

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
ethical
frugal
implausible
surplus

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
heinous
advantageous
liability

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
epitaph
unnerve
ethical
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."