ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 626611 Results

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Correct 0 3.16
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
obdurate
raucous
disconcert

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
methodical
rail
rescue
pathos

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
extol
scorn
comprehensible
discern

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
untenable
derivative
stealth

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
refurbish
placebo
objectionable
deferment

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."