ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 680685 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
distortion
promote
gruff
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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
moderate
curtail
surfeit
drab

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
advance
fickle
pantomime
entangle

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
beneficial
accessible
prudent
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
ceaseless
inflammatory
corrosive
brandish

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."