ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 620823 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
stern
accessible
obdurate
eulogy

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
pretentious
strategem
archetypal
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
extant
pantomime
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
incongruous
divination
foil
meticulous

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dubious
serenity
frugal
regale

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."