ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 539995 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.90
Score 0% 58%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
recrimination
duplicity
unscrupulous
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
diffident
defiant
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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
ethical
elusive
advantageous
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
grandiose
iridescent
mandate
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
buffoonery
retroactive
condone

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."