ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 666491 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
compulsion
revive
apathetic
obdurate

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
finite
rail
awe
spew

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
procrastinate
exasperation
repel

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
appalling
rancorous
punctual
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
stifle
genial
cushion
lurid

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."