ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 616108 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
solace
drab
antidote

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
obdurate
refurbish
distortion

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
lurid
prudent
frail
genial

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
prune
aerate
indecorous

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
pantomime
insolence
exception

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."