ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 537347 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
anthology
comprehensible
obdurate
garish

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
facade
embellish
hopeless
extol

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
frugal
sociability
appraise
rehash

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
incumbent
derivative
pageantry
supple

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
promote
censure
aesthete
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."