ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 483247 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
incisive
brandish
catastrophic
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
insolence
impenitent
obdurate
belated

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
heinous
oblivious
exalt
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
drub
inflammatory
ramble

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
corrective
combustion
repel

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."