ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 745175 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

Review

1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
meticulous
obdurate
corrective
epistolary

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
cunning
gargantuan
contortion
turmoil

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
insolence
petty
pomp
eloquent

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
incisive
corroborate
repeated
discern

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
pretentious
servile
compassion
insinuate

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."