ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 601936 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
intricate
equitable
buffer
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
exception
salvage
revoke

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
lurid
retrograde
prudent
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
scamper
impenitent
cognition
stifle

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The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
belated
corroborate
discern

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The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."