ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 622858 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
epistolary
demeanor
authoritarian

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
prudent
upbraid
cunning
duplicity

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
ploy
melee
entangle
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
disconcert
salvage
mandate
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
melodious
abate
defiant

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."