ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 519313 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
Score 0% 59%

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

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 censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
fraud
combustion
rancorous

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
waffle
opportune
pretense
comparable

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
incisive
epistolary
upbraid
periodic

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
supple
derelict
awe
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."