ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 741896 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
melee
incidental
methodical
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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
entangle
censure
scapegoat
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
plaudits
prudent
flourish

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
ploy
clarity
favorable
straddle

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
commemorate
awe
compulsion
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."