ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 507861 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
revive
polarize
melodious

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
start
belated
placebo
antidote

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
iridescent
preclude
demeanor

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
corrosive
corrective
liability

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
celebrated
keen
precept
anthology

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."