ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 574515 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
trove
civility
indecorous
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
dubious
inauspicious
obdurate
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
perception
gargantuan
handicap
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
turmoil
foster
absolve
pretense

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
turmoil
polarize
clairvoyance
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."