ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 563714 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
combative
inviolable
flaunt

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
gravity
euphoria
implausible

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
comparable
conduit
serenity
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
placebo
refurbish
contortion
sociable

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
drub
implausible
rail

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."