ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 706606 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
melee
implausible
obdurate
fidelity

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
52% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
repentant
combative
avian

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
distortion
igniting
genial
condone

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
opportune
honorable
defiant
impenitent

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
conduit
strict
clarity
pomp

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."