ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 551646 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
compulsion
rancorous
curtail
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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
raucous
punctual
supple
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
onset
incidental
command
recrimination

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
conduit
ceaseless
pomp
serenity

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
clarity
ecstatic
ecstasy
precept

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."