ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 646851 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
pretentious
exception
conduit

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
rehash
derivative
fragile

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
scamper
clarity
futile

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
celebrated
limited
inauspicious
ramble

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
methodical
antidote
fickle

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."