ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 698773 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
rancorous
civility
accommodate
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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
periodic
frugal
authoritarian
absolve

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
brandish
irritation
exalt
flaunt

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
abate
gruff
lurid

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
accentuate
intelligle
scapegoat
exalt

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."