ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 539224 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
brandish
solace
periodic
obdurate

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
fragile
counterclaim
incisive
regale

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
aerate
egotist
archaic
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
prominence
garish
defiant

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
catastrophic
inflammatory
pallid

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."