ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 768291 Results

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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
prominence
induce
solace

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
curtail
flaw
incisive
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
60% Answer Correctly
written
archaic
belated
repel

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
mandate
buffer
prune
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
pathos
commemorate
fidelity
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."