ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 686009 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
archaic
awe
condone
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
redouble
demeanor
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
catastrophic
civility
adversary

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
start
revoke
diffident
derelict

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
perception
mandate
egotist

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."