ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 517856 Results

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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
archetypal
flaunt
obdurate
surplus

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
obnoxious
gravity
derivative

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
supple
unscrupulous
untouchable
conduit

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
embellish
pallid
complement
incisive

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
deferment
dulcet
drab
heinous

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."