ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 648402 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.96
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
pretentious
obdurate
salvage
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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
benefactor
buffoonery
serene
apathetic

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
manifest
exception
unnerve
rehash

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
inviolable
channel
naive
pretentious

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
compulsion
sugar pill
immoderate
exalt

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."