ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 538488 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
condone
obdurate
ramble
precept

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
combustion
comfort
eulogy
melodious

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
59% Answer Correctly
disdain
turpitude
erratic
censure

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
revive
incumbent
antiquated
negate

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
compulsion
flaunt
prominence

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."