ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 608581 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.99
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
surplus
preclude
obdurate
polarize

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
odious
pretentious
antidote

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
insolence
benevolent
disdain

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
anthology
ethical
inappropriate
raucous

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
ramble
serene
pretense
conduit

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."