ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 551577 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
incisive
obdurate
ramble
obnoxious

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
heed
opportune
supple
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
serenity
combative
pretentious

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
derivative
clarity
procrastinate
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
mediate
rehash
moderate

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."