ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 600864 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
garish
raucous
clarity
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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
fickle
anthology
manifest

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
strict
incidental
combative
defiant

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
pomp
corrective
spew
periodic

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
euphoria
naive
garish

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."