ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 635703 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
incisive
recrimination
augment

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
rail
repentant
egotist

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
censure
gargantuan
embellish

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
prune
antidote
detect
absolve

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
strict
untenable
exasperation
repel

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."