ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 721653 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
cunning
contrite
hedonism
disdain

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
duplicity
avian
mandate

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
incidental
unscrupulous
corrosive
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
celebrated
raucous
pretentious
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
induce
counterclaim
discern
supple

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."