ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 63367 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
flaunt
redouble
rancorous

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
stifle
demeanor
diffident

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
insolence
benefactor
admired
mundane

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
negate
benevolent
pompous
archaic

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
turpitude
upbraid
appalling
colossal

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."