ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 692319 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
prudent
drab
obdurate
impenitent

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
revive
flourish
curtail
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
rhapsody
gravity
extenuating

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
periodic
contrite
stifle
apathetic

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
embellish
exalt
insinuate
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."