ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 784935 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
epistolary
entangle
grandiose

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
catastrophic
brandish
cunning

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
exalt
flaw
odious
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
meticulous
caustic
inviolable
exception

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
genial
benevolent
clarity

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."