ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 612880 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
interminable
egotist
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
iridescent
redouble
impenitent

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
precept
absolve
contortion
opportune

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
recrimination
corrective
impassive
garish

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
clarity
adorn
commemorate
naive

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."