ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 54391 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.00
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
immoderate
belated
obdurate
epistolary

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
exalt
implausible
fraud
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
preclude
inviolable
derivative
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
iridescent
colossal
fickle
flourish

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
fraud
condone
inauspicious
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."