ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 715213 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
stifle
disconcert
apathetic

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
accommodate
indecorous
renovate
stern

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
ploy
prudent
postponement
melodious

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
naive
ominous
turpitude
accommodate

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
promote
improbable
insinuate
proximity

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."