ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 663914 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
Score 0% 61%

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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
disdain
extol
obdurate
salvage

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
deferment
incongruous
disdain

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
insolence
neutralize
polarize
egotist

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
aerate
ecstatic
disposition
appraise

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
stern
deceit
accentuate
rancorous

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."