ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 736531 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.95
Score 0% 59%

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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
prominence
obdurate
parity
elusive

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
deferment
epitaph
renown
finite

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
benefactor
genial
inflammatory
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
garish
defiant
supple
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
awe
raspy
inviolable
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."