ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 638074 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
gargantuan
polarize
cunning

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
hopeless
negate
intricate

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
avian
revive
dreadful
extenuating

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
straddle
indecorous
counterclaim
heed

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
discern
disconcert
pleasant
trove

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."